Beethoven Fidelio 46 years old
Pretty darn close to having
This production is a gala affair; the sets are traditional (evocative of 18th-19th century Spain); the lighting is bright, so colors are good and one can see all of the action. Singers are generally well chosen and perform admirably. However, at this point, slight reservations creep in; although Janowitz (Fidelio/Leonore) and Kollo (Florestan) look "good" and act well, the singing parts tax them a bit when pushed to the limit. Most of the time that doesn't matter, and an argument can be made that a little vocal strain is in character with their dire plight. Ideally, for me, Vickers as Florestan would have added extra vocal heft and more sensitive acting than Kollo.
Credits
Beethoven Fidelio Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Lucia Popp She was 39, 54 years old when she died | as Marzelline |
| René Kollo He was 40, now 87 years old | as Florestan |
| Gundula Janowitz She was 41, now 87 years old | as Leonora |
| Leonard Bernstein He was 60, 72 years old when he died | as Conductor |
Beethoven Fidelio Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Otto Schenk as Director. He was 48 (now 94) years old | Directing |
Beethoven Fidelio (46 years)
Pretty darn close to having
- Release day: Saturday, November 04, 1978
- Runtime: 147 minutes