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Beethoven's Fidelio

BBC Proms2017

A stirring story of justice and liberty, Beethoven's only opera Fidelio is performed by a stellar cast, including Stuart Skelton, Ricarda Merbeth, James Creswell and Louise Alder. The BBC Philharmonic is joined by Spanish choir Orfeon Donostiarra under conductor Juanjo Mena.

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Sun 30 Jul 201721:30
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  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Fidelio

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Juanjo Mena. Choir: Orfeón Donostiarra. Performer: Stuart Skelton. Performer: Ricarda Merbeth. Performer: James Creswell. Performer: Louise Alder. Performer: Benjamin Hulett. Performer: Detlef Roth. Performer: David Soar.

Credits

PerformerStuart Skelton
PerformerRicarda Merbeth
PerformerJames Creswell
PerformerBenjamin Hulett
PerformerLouise Alder
PerformerDetlef Roth
PerformerDavid Soar
PerformerAndrew Masterson
PerformerTimothy Bagley
OrchestraBBC Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirOrfeon Donostiarra
ConductorJuanjo Mena
Executive ProducerFrancesca Kemp
ProducerNatalie Woolman
DirectorKerry Clark

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