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1979

Fidelio

Directed by Pierre Jourdan

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.

Duration

1h 36m

Released

March 14, 1979

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Cast7

  • Gundula Janowitz
  • Jon Vickers
  • Theo Adam
  • William Wildermann
  • Stella Richmond
  • Misha Raitzine
  • Jean-Louis Soumagnas

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