Fidelio

by Beethoven

Based on a true story from France's Reign of Terror, Beethoven's only opera tells the powerful story of a woman, in disguise as a young man, who goes to work in a dismal prison to liberate her husband, a political prisoner. With highlights that include the first-act quartet, powerhouse arias for soprano and tenor, and the Prisoner's Chorus, the score fully expresses the opera's lofty themes of unwavering loyalty, freedom, and love.

Sung in German with English titles
Spoken dialogue in English

Running time: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (including intermission)

All performances at the Cutler Majestic Theatre,
219 Tremont Street, Boston