 |
 |
 |
Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Lowry Wed, 18th May 2011 - Sat, 21st May 2011 From £15.00*A passion for liberty and justice and a belief in the human spirit’s ability to triumph over suffering is central to Beethoven’s celebrated and only opera. The opera took Beethoven ten years to write and has not been seen in Leeds for 20 years. Internationally acclaimed soprano Emma Bell sings the role of Leonore, Florestan’s wife, who disguises herself as a young prison guard named Fidelio in order to free her husband from jail. Her Florestan is American tenor Steven Harrison. The supporting cast features young talent, including Fflur Wyn singing the role of Marzelline and Joshua Ellicot as Jacquino. Tim Albery makes a welcome return to direct this production that originates from Scottish Opera. The esteemed Austrian conductor, Dietfried Bernet conducts. Sung in German with English titles Lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
| |
