Beethoven's Fidelio, a powerful political thriller, will be presented at the Lyric Opera of Chicago from September 26 to October 10, 2024. Directed by Matthew Ozawa and conducted by Enrique Mazzola, this production marks the opera's return to the venue after 20 years. The story follows a woman, disguised as a man, who fights to rescue her wrongfully imprisoned husband, exploring themes of hope, love, and liberation. The opera will be performed in German with projected English titles, offering a thought-provoking experience for modern audiences.
Cast and Creative Team for Fidelio at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Cast
Enrique Mazzola
Ensemble
Matthew Ozawa
Ensemble
Dame Jane Glover
Ensemble
Lawrence Edelson
Ensemble
Creative Team
Enrique Mazzola
Music Director
Matthew Ozawa
Chief Artistic Administration Officer
Dame Jane Glover
Conductor
Lawrence Edelson
General Director
LaRob K. Rafael
Moderator
Elizabeth Hurley
Interim General Director
Lidiya Yankovskaya
former Music Director
Jake Heggie
Composer Advisor
Kamala Sankaram
Composer Advisor
Gene Scheer
Composer Advisor
Carlos R. Carrillo
Vanguard Composer
Aaron Israel Levin
Vanguard Composer
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