Fidelio

Synopsis

Thunderous applause and loud cries of ‘bravo’ greeted the premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven’s ‘Fidelio’ at the inaugural performance of the first opera season in Valencia’s new Palau de les Arts on 25 October 2006. Attending the stellar performance in architect Santiago Calatrava’s breathtaking theater complex was Queen Sofía of Spain, who added to the glamour of the event. With this spectacular production directed by Pierluigi Pier’Alli, Valencia has put itself back on the map of the international opera world. Dominating the activity on stage are two of today’s most distinguished German singers: Waltraud Meier as Leonore and Peter Seiffert as Florestan.

Additional Info

• No: A93001722
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Conductor: Zubin Mehta
• Orchestra: Orquesta de la Com. Valencia / Chorus: COR DE LA GENERALITAT VALENCIANA
• Artists: Carsten H. Stabell, Juha Uusitalo, Peter Seiffert, Waltraud Meier, Matti Salminen
• Production year: 2007
• Run time: 02:26:00
• Director: Tiziano Mancini / Pierluigi Pier'Alli
• Producers: UNITEL and Palau de les Arts ‘Reina Sofia’ Valencia in cooperation with IME International Music Events and CLASSICA