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Leonore disguises herself as a man, "Fidelio," to infiltrate a prison and rescue her husband, Florestan, unjustly imprisoned by the tyrant Pizarro. Gaining the trust of the jailer, Rocco, and his daughter, Marzelline—who unknowingly falls for Fidelio—Leonore’s courage is tested when Pizarro orders Florestan’s execution. In a climactic moment, she reveals her identity and saves Florestan just as the king’s minister arrives, restoring justice. The opera celebrates themes of love, sacrifice, and freedom.

Top Cast

  • Gundula Janowitz

    Gundula Janowitz

    Leonore (Fidelio)

  • Jon Vickers

    Jon Vickers

    Florestan

  • Theo Adam

    Theo Adam

    Don Pizarro

  • William Wildermann

    William Wildermann

    Rocco

  • Stella Richmond

    Stella Richmond

    Marzelline

  • Misha Raitzine

    Misha Raitzine

    Jaquino

  • Jean-Louis Soumagnas

    Jean-Louis Soumagnas

    Don Fernando

  • Zubin Mehta

    Zubin Mehta

    Self - Conductor

Overview

Leonore disguises herself as a man, "Fidelio," to infiltrate a prison and rescue her husband, Florestan, unjustly imprisoned by the tyrant Pizarro. Gaining the trust of the jailer, Rocco, and his daughter, Marzelline—who unknowingly falls for Fidelio—Leonore’s courage is tested when Pizarro orders Florestan’s execution. In a climactic moment, she reveals her identity and saves Florestan just as the king’s minister arrives, restoring justice. The opera celebrates themes of love, sacrifice, and freedom.

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