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Introduced by Robin Ray Fidelio by BEETHOVEN
This, his only opera, is the strongest expression of Beethoven's belief in the ideals of liberty and justice. Based on a true story, it tells of a wife's heroic efforts to free her husband from unjust imprisonment.
THE CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA OF THE
DEUTSCHE OPER, BERLIN conducted by Karl Bohm
Sung in German with English sub-titles by GILLIAN WIDDICOMBE
Director GUSTAV-RUDOLF SELLNER

Contributors

Introduced By:
Robin Ray
Conducted By:
Karl Bohm
Unknown:
Gillian Widdicombe
Director:
Gustav-Rudolf Sellner
Leonore:
Gwyneth Jones
Florestan:
James King
Don Fernando:
Martti Talvela
Don Pizarro:
Gustav Neidlinger
ROCCO:
Josef Greindl
Marzelline:
Olivera Miljakovic
Jacquino:
Donald Grobe
Two prisoners:
Barry McDaniel
Two prisoners:
Manfred Rohrl
Source: Radio Times

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