Music by Ludwig van Beethoven. Text in German by Joseph von Sonnleithner from the French of Jean-Nicolas Bouilly.
This version was first performed at the Kärtnertortheater, Wien on 23 May 1814
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Philharmonia Chorus Queens' College Chapel Choir Cambridge Madeleine Lovell - Conductor Elizabeth Connell - Leonore Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts - Florestan Richard Wiegold - Rocco James Hancock- Don Pizarro Rachel Nicholls - Marzelline Andrew Staples - Jaquino Paul Goodwin-Groen - Don Fernando Nicky Spence - First Prisoner Aaron McAuley - Second Prisoner
London Lyric Opera is happy to announce a concert
performance of Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio with the Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra at Cadogan Hall, Chelsea.
Conducted by Madeleine Lovell.
"Madeleine Lovell ... marshalled all her forces with skill and finesse." Antony Craig,Gramophone
“ …the conducting of Madeleine Lovell was consistently sensitive and well judged” - Yehuda Shapiro Opera Now Jan/Feb 2009, Cycles, Cadogan Hall, September 2008 for LLO
Madeleine Lovell - Conductor
We are thrilled to announce the casting of the internationally famous soprano, Elizabeth Connell, who will be singing one of her signature roles, Leonore. Her
recent engagements include Brunnhilde, the Kostelnicka, Ortrud and
Ariadne in Australia; Lohengrin, Fidelio and Isolde in Berlin; Senta in
Hamburg and Berlin and Elektra in Berlin, Madrid, Bordeaux and Montreal
and the Färberin in a new production of Die Frau ohne Schatten in
Frankfurt.
LLO is very happy to announce that exciting young tenor Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts will be singing the pivotal role of Florestan. A 'tenor to be watched' .
"Throughout Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts sings, acts, inhabits the title role as if his life depended on it...This could well be the defining role in Lloyd-Roberts entire career" Martin Dreyer, Opera, Peter Grimes, March 2008
Critically acclaimed young British soprano, Rachel Nicholls will sing Marzelline. LLO is delighted to have engaged Miss Nicholls to complete our outstanding cast.
“...a wonderful, dreamy voice, whose haunting sound resonates in the memory.” Echo: Ariadne auf Naxos / Royal Opera / Opernwelt
“The exciting new find on Bach Collegium Japan’s latest recording is the voice of second soprano Rachel Nicholls...” B Minor Mass / BIS CD / Classic fM Magazine
British Bass, Richard Wiegold sings the role of the gaoler Rocco
‘It was a cast to kill for ……Richard Wiegold’s ho-hoing Green Knight was John Tomlinson meets Graham Chapman’ The Independent
'And in a casting coup reminiscent of Russian dolls, bass Richard Wiegold's King Arkel is the most expansive overall, and yet his physical portrayal of dotage is shakily spot on' National Post, Canada. Arkel – COC 2008
Baritone James Hancock who is singing the Dutchman for LLO at the Barbican will be singing Don Pizarro.
"Most striking of all was James Hancock as Boccanegra...... Hancock made Boccanegra a living, believable character, with pleasing voice and committed delivery." www.classicalsource.com Nick Breckenfield
“James Hancock was the musical highlight of the evening …a distinguished performer” Denby Richards, Musical Opinion, Cycles, 2008
Rising young Tenor Andrew Staples will be singing Jaquino. Recent reviews from Opera Holland Park said,
“There was a radiant Tamino from Andrew Staples, who seems a transformed presence on stage. You could hear the “Callow effect” in the punchy way that he and others delivered dialogue” The Times / Richard Morrison / 30 June 2008
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