Opera in two acts
Libretto by SONNLEITBNER and TREITSCHKE (after Bouilly)
Music by Beethoven sung In German
Cast in order of singing:
Guards, prisoners, townsfolk COVENT GARDEN OPERA CUORUS
Chorus-Master,
Dougras Robinson
ORCHESTRA OF THE
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE COVENT GARDEN
Leader, Charles Taylor
Conducted by NORMAN DEL MAR
From the Royal Opera House. Covent Garden
The action takes place In a State prison near Seville.
Act 1
Scene 1: A room In Rocco's house
Scene 2: The courtyard of the prison