Fidelio
Classification added December 1, 2015Premiered November 20, 1805. May 23, 1814 (in Two Acts)
Vienna. Theater an der Wien (In Original Three Act Version) Vienna. Theater am Kärnthnerthor (Two Act Version)
Composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven
Original Language:
German
Librettist:
Joseph Sonnleithner
Description:
Opera in II Acts
Notes:
Text after the drama by Jean Nicolas Bouilly
Time Period:
18th Century
Place:
A Fortress, near Seville
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Florestan | Tenor | L |
| Leonora (Fidelio) | Soprano | L |
| Don Pizarro | Baritone | L |
| Rocco | Bass | L |
| Don Fernando | Bass | F |
| Marzellina | Soprano | F |
| Jacquino | Tenor | F |
| 1st Prisoner | Tenor | B |
| 2nd Prisoner | Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 32
Divisi: SATB