BEETHOVEN, L. van: Leonore (1805 version) [Opera] (Opera Lafayette, 2020)
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Leonore, Op. 72 (1805 version)
Composer:
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Libretto/Text Author:
Sonnleithner, Joseph
Conductor:
Brown, Ryan
Orchestra:
Opera Lafayette Orchestra
Chorus:
Opera Lafayette Chorus
Don Fernando:
Sylvestre, Alexandre
Florestan:
Richer, Jean-Michel
Jaquino:
Geddes, Keven
Leonore / Fidelio:
Paulin, Nathalie
Marzelline:
Beaudin, Pascale
Pizarro:
Scollin, Matthew
Rocco:
Hegedus, Stephen
Set/Stage Designer:
Mongeau, Laurence
Costume Designer:
Mongeau, Laurence
Lighting Designer:
Siler, Rob
Stage Director:
Tomas, Oriol
Television Director:
Starr, Jason
Date of Production: 03-2020
Venue: Opera Lafayette, Washington
Playing Time: 02:28:00
Catalogue Number: 2.110674
UPC: 747313567454
Beethoven started composing Leonore in January 1803. The subject - the release to freedom of an unjustly imprisoned man by his devoted wife - was part of the genre of 'rescue operas' which were very popular at the end of the 18th century. The premiere of Leonore, given before an uncomprehending audience at a time of political upheaval, was a failure and Beethoven responded by shortening the work from three acts to two, which was the version performed in 1806. After further revisions it was to emerge in 1814 as Fidelio. This performance is from Opera Lafayette's Leonore Project which included a performance of Pierre Gaveaux's Leonore, ou L'Amour conjugal - the opera on which Beethoven modelled his Leonore.
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