Name: *CANCELLED* Live Cinema Series: “Fidelio” – The Royal Opera
Start: 2020-04-29T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2020-04-29T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Gesa Power House Theatre

This production was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, so they were unable to film it for our viewing in the Live Cinema Series. All ticket-holders have been contacted by e-mail.

Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as “Fidelio”) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients of domestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of an oppressive regime. The music is transcendent throughout and includes the famous Act I Quartet, the Prisoners’ Chorus and Florestan’s impassioned Act II cry in the darkness and vision of hope. Tobias Kratzer’s new staging brings together the dark reality of the French Revolutionary “Terror” and our own time to illuminate Fidelio’s inspiring message of shared humanity.

Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers.

This screening of Fidelio has an approximate runtime of 3 hours. It will be performed in German with English surtitles. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater.

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For a limited time purchase three or more 2020 Live Cinema screenings together (using the Buy Package link below or by calling the box office) and save 27% off the adult ticket price:

Are you visiting from out of town?

- Book your hotel stay between April 29 and 30 and use this link to secure a special group rate of $119/night at Courtyard Marriott (expires Wednesday, April 15).

The 2020 Live Cinema Series is supported by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.