Beethoven’s Fidelio

Beethoven’s opera is a compelling story of political oppression, the fight for justice, and the triumph of love. It’s a Boston Baroque premiere featuring an internationally renowned cast that includes Metropolitan Opera singers, tenor William Burden and soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer, in Boston’s first-ever period instrument performance of this work.

Performed in German with English supertitles

Martin Pearlman, Conductor
Mark Streshinsky, Stage Director

Wendy Bryn Harmer, soprano (Leonore)
William Burden, tenor (Florestan)
Anna Christy, soprano (Marzeilline)
Andrew Stenson, tenor (Jacquino)
Nathan Stark, bass (Rocco)
Mark Walters, bass-baritone (Don Pizarro)
Brian Kontes, bass (Don Fernando)