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Beethoven: Fidelio
David Butt Philip (Florestan); Lise Davidsen (Leonore); Georg Zeppenfeld (Rocco); Simon Neal (Don Pizarro); Amanda Forsythe (Marzelline); Robin Tritschler (Jaquino); Egils Siliņš (Don Fernando); Filipe Manu (First Prisoner); Timothy Dawkins (Second Prisoner)
Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, David Butt Philip plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients of domestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of an oppressive regime. The music is transcendent throughout, with highlights including the famous Act I Quartet, the Prisoners’ Chorus and Florestan’s aria, which conjures hope from the depths of despair. Tobias Kratzer’s new staging brings together the dark reality of the French Revolutionary ‘Terror’ and our own time to illuminate Fidelio’s inspiring message of shared humanity.
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/01/2022
Sound Formats: Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 & DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OA1334D
BLU-RAY
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/01/2022
Sound Formats: LPCM 2.0 & DTS-HD Master Audio Digital Surround 5.1
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OABD7288D
Conductor(s):
Antonio Pappano
Antonio Pappano
Orchestra(s):
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus
Artist(s):
David Butt Philip; Lise Davidsen; Georg Zeppenfeld; Simon Neal; Amanda Forsythe; Robin Tritschler; Egils Siliņš; Filipe Manu; Timothy Dawkins; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus; Antonio Pappano
David Butt Philip; Lise Davidsen; Georg Zeppenfeld; Simon Neal; Amanda Forsythe; Robin Tritschler; Egils Siliņš; Filipe Manu; Timothy Dawkins; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus; Antonio Pappano
"Tobias Kratzer’s new staging rips Beethoven’s only opera in two to bring contemporary resonance... the singing is superb" (The Guardian)
"... it can hardly be faulted." (Opera Wire)
"... the show belongs to the Leonore of Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen, whose rich, effortless sound and easy vocal athleticism (Beethoven is never easy on his singers) shine out of this production like the bright light into which the other prisoners finally stumble in Act One." (Culture Whisper ★★★★)
"Pappano’s interpretation makes this much-revised score sound as though it had burst complete from Beethoven’s brow. It is a vital, provocative reading, symphonic in its shape, scope and style..." (The Times Literary Supplement)
"... the drama flows better than in many productions and with orchestral and vocal performances of this quality, the Royal Opera has truly done Beethoven proud in this anniversary year, displaying Fidelio as the groundbreaking masterpiece it is." (Bachtrack ★★★★★)
"There's plenty of focus on the main characters... not least with Davidsen's wonderful Leonore, touchingly acted and superbly sung... Pappano conducts with fierce conviction and, when required melting lyricism, while the playing of the Royal Opera House Orchestra is superb, especially the strings. EDITOR'S CHOICE" (Gramophone)
"[Davidsen's] voice is rich and noble, she sails through long phrases where others gasp for breath...David Butt Philip's tenor has the heft and style...Amanda Forsythe and Robin Tritschler are well-sung and detailed as Marzelline and Jaquino, Georg Zeppenfeld is a suavely voiced Rocco." (Opera Now ★★★)
"... it can hardly be faulted." (Opera Wire)
"... the show belongs to the Leonore of Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen, whose rich, effortless sound and easy vocal athleticism (Beethoven is never easy on his singers) shine out of this production like the bright light into which the other prisoners finally stumble in Act One." (Culture Whisper ★★★★)
"Pappano’s interpretation makes this much-revised score sound as though it had burst complete from Beethoven’s brow. It is a vital, provocative reading, symphonic in its shape, scope and style..." (The Times Literary Supplement)
"... the drama flows better than in many productions and with orchestral and vocal performances of this quality, the Royal Opera has truly done Beethoven proud in this anniversary year, displaying Fidelio as the groundbreaking masterpiece it is." (Bachtrack ★★★★★)
"There's plenty of focus on the main characters... not least with Davidsen's wonderful Leonore, touchingly acted and superbly sung... Pappano conducts with fierce conviction and, when required melting lyricism, while the playing of the Royal Opera House Orchestra is superb, especially the strings. EDITOR'S CHOICE" (Gramophone)
"[Davidsen's] voice is rich and noble, she sails through long phrases where others gasp for breath...David Butt Philip's tenor has the heft and style...Amanda Forsythe and Robin Tritschler are well-sung and detailed as Marzelline and Jaquino, Georg Zeppenfeld is a suavely voiced Rocco." (Opera Now ★★★)
David Butt Philip (Florestan); Lise Davidsen (Leonore); Georg Zeppenfeld (Rocco); Simon Neal (Don Pizarro); Amanda Forsythe (Marzelline); Robin Tritschler (Jaquino); Egils Siliņš (Don Fernando); Filipe Manu (First Prisoner); Timothy Dawkins (Second Prisoner)
Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, David Butt Philip plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients of domestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of an oppressive regime. The music is transcendent throughout, with highlights including the famous Act I Quartet, the Prisoners’ Chorus and Florestan’s aria, which conjures hope from the depths of despair. Tobias Kratzer’s new staging brings together the dark reality of the French Revolutionary ‘Terror’ and our own time to illuminate Fidelio’s inspiring message of shared humanity.
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/01/2022
Sound Formats: Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 & DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OA1334D
BLU-RAY
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/01/2022
Sound Formats: LPCM 2.0 & DTS-HD Master Audio Digital Surround 5.1
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OABD7288D
Conductor(s):
Antonio Pappano
Antonio Pappano
Orchestra(s):
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus
Artist(s):
David Butt Philip; Lise Davidsen; Georg Zeppenfeld; Simon Neal; Amanda Forsythe; Robin Tritschler; Egils Siliņš; Filipe Manu; Timothy Dawkins; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus; Antonio Pappano
David Butt Philip; Lise Davidsen; Georg Zeppenfeld; Simon Neal; Amanda Forsythe; Robin Tritschler; Egils Siliņš; Filipe Manu; Timothy Dawkins; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Royal Opera Chorus; Antonio Pappano
"Tobias Kratzer’s new staging rips Beethoven’s only opera in two to bring contemporary resonance... the singing is superb" (The Guardian)
"... it can hardly be faulted." (Opera Wire)
"... the show belongs to the Leonore of Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen, whose rich, effortless sound and easy vocal athleticism (Beethoven is never easy on his singers) shine out of this production like the bright light into which the other prisoners finally stumble in Act One." (Culture Whisper ★★★★)
"Pappano’s interpretation makes this much-revised score sound as though it had burst complete from Beethoven’s brow. It is a vital, provocative reading, symphonic in its shape, scope and style..." (The Times Literary Supplement)
"... the drama flows better than in many productions and with orchestral and vocal performances of this quality, the Royal Opera has truly done Beethoven proud in this anniversary year, displaying Fidelio as the groundbreaking masterpiece it is." (Bachtrack ★★★★★)
"There's plenty of focus on the main characters... not least with Davidsen's wonderful Leonore, touchingly acted and superbly sung... Pappano conducts with fierce conviction and, when required melting lyricism, while the playing of the Royal Opera House Orchestra is superb, especially the strings. EDITOR'S CHOICE" (Gramophone)
"[Davidsen's] voice is rich and noble, she sails through long phrases where others gasp for breath...David Butt Philip's tenor has the heft and style...Amanda Forsythe and Robin Tritschler are well-sung and detailed as Marzelline and Jaquino, Georg Zeppenfeld is a suavely voiced Rocco." (Opera Now ★★★)
"... it can hardly be faulted." (Opera Wire)
"... the show belongs to the Leonore of Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen, whose rich, effortless sound and easy vocal athleticism (Beethoven is never easy on his singers) shine out of this production like the bright light into which the other prisoners finally stumble in Act One." (Culture Whisper ★★★★)
"Pappano’s interpretation makes this much-revised score sound as though it had burst complete from Beethoven’s brow. It is a vital, provocative reading, symphonic in its shape, scope and style..." (The Times Literary Supplement)
"... the drama flows better than in many productions and with orchestral and vocal performances of this quality, the Royal Opera has truly done Beethoven proud in this anniversary year, displaying Fidelio as the groundbreaking masterpiece it is." (Bachtrack ★★★★★)
"There's plenty of focus on the main characters... not least with Davidsen's wonderful Leonore, touchingly acted and superbly sung... Pappano conducts with fierce conviction and, when required melting lyricism, while the playing of the Royal Opera House Orchestra is superb, especially the strings. EDITOR'S CHOICE" (Gramophone)
"[Davidsen's] voice is rich and noble, she sails through long phrases where others gasp for breath...David Butt Philip's tenor has the heft and style...Amanda Forsythe and Robin Tritschler are well-sung and detailed as Marzelline and Jaquino, Georg Zeppenfeld is a suavely voiced Rocco." (Opera Now ★★★)
