Fidelio

Beethoven's "Fidelio" is an opera about freedom, and the contrast between
the darkness of imprisonment - which is taken as unjust political
imprisonment - and the light of justice and liberty is both heard in the
music and seen on the stage. It is this ethical force in addition to the
purely musical strength and beauty of Beethoven's score that gives
"Fidelio" its unique appeal among the great operas. This production by
Gustav Rudolf Sellner was recorded at the Deutsche Oper Berlin in 1969 and
stars Gwyneth Jones and James King in the leading roles. It was conducted
by the great Karl Böhm in one of his rare appearances at the Deutsche Oper.
"The kaleidoscope of passions is set in motion by Karl Böhm - a poised,
powerful gait in which every tempo finds its perfect measure. Musically,
the performance is glorious. With mighty build-ups, the film lunges towards
the finale: the explosions of joy in a happiness that is hard won and in
which all participate: Beethoven, the opera, television, the listeners and
the viewers." (Die Welt)

Composer:	Ludwig van Beethoven
Title:	Fidelio
Conductor:	Karl Böhm
Staged By:	Gustav Rudolf Sellner
Soloist:	Gwyneth Jones, James King, Gustav Neidlinger, Josef Greindl, Martti Talvela, Olivera Miljakovic, Donald Grobe
Set:	Wilhelm Reinking
Orchestra:	Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Chorus:	Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Video Director:	Ernst Wild
Genre:	Opera
Length:	113 minutes
Cat.No.:	A05004485