Two years prior to the opening scene, the nobleman Florestan has exposed or attempted to expose certain crimes of the nobleman Pizarro. In revenge, Pizarro has secretly imprisoned Florestan in the prison over which Pizarro is governor. The jailer of the prison, Rocco, has a daughter, Marzelline, and a servant (or assistant), Jaquino. Florestan’s wife, Leonore, came to Rocco’s door dressed as a boy seeking employment, and Rocco hired her. On orders, Rocco has been giving Florestan diminishing rations until he is nearly starved to death. Place: A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville; Time: Late 18th century.
Credits
Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio Cast
Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio Crew
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Raymond Hughes as Director. He was 130 (85) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Jürgen Flimm as Set Designer. He was 62 (now 83) years old
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Art |
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Jürgen Flimm as Production Manager. He was 62 (now 83) years old
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Production |
