Beethoven Fidelio (2022)

Beethovens 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