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Prom 50: Beethoven's Fidelio
A concert performance of Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, conducted by Daniel Barenboim, accompanied by a cast of international singers and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra.
A concert performance of Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, conducted by Daniel Barenboim, accompanied by a cast of international singers and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, formed of young Israeli and Arab musicians.
The opera is a passionate protest against political injustice and a hymn of praise to the power of human love. Sung in German, this performance uses English narration written by the orchestra's co-founder, the late Edward Said.
Presenter and Beethoven enthusiast John Suchet is joined by some of the artists and special guests.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Jonathan Haswell |
Executive Producer | Oliver Macfarlane |
Broadcast
- Sat 22 Aug 2009 20:10
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