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Soprano

Nathalie Paulin

Leonore

Tenor

Jean-Michel Richer

Florestan

Bass

Stephen Hegedus

Rocco

Pascale Beaudin

Marzelline

Bass-baritone

Norman D Patzke

Don Pizarro

Keven Geddes

Jaquino

Baritone

Alexandre Sylvestre

Don Fernando

Conductor

Ryan Brown

Stage director

Oriol Tomas

Set designer

Laurence Mongeau

Lighting designer

Rob Siler

Opera Lafayette

German

Leonore -  (Fidelio)

New York City

United States

Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College

Washington D.C.

The centerpiece of Opera Lafayette’s 25th-anniversary season was Beethoven’s Leonore (1805), the composer’s first version of his opera Fidelio. The company’s first opera sung in German and its largest production to date, these performances are the culmination of Opera Lafayette’s Leonore Project, which aims to recapture the origins of this touchstone of the operatic canon.

The story of bravery and injustice speaks to us today. A wife disguised as a man seeks to rescue her husband, wrongfully imprisoned and awaiting his death. The score, filled with heartbreaking arias, delightful love duets, and transcendent choral and instrumental works, is recognized as among the most powerful opera compositions.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Leonore Beethoven

Fidelio

English

Approved

Opera in three acts (first version, 1805)Libretto by Joseph Sonnleithner after “Léonore, ou L’Amour conjugal” by Jean-Nicolas BouillyBeethoven started compos...

Opera Lafayette is grateful to have been able to complete our performances and recording of Beethoven’s Leonore in early March and wanted to share this message of hope and love with you. In Beethoven’s only opera Leonore, later known as Fidelio, Leonore faces many challenges in her quest to save her husband from being wrongfully executed. In this aria she draws strength from her faith and vows to carry on despite the fearful days, pains and anxious frights ahead.
Translation
Come, o hope, do not let the last star
Of the weary fade away!
Come, oh come shine over their goal,
Even if it is still distant
Love, love will reach it
Conductor and Artistic Director : Ryan Brown
Orchestra: Opera Lafayette Orchestra
Leonore: Nathalie Paulin
The DVD and Blu-Ray of the Gaveaux Leonore is available for purchase at Arkiv Music.

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