Royal Opera House: Fidelio (2020) is a Music, Drama film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Royal Opera House: Fidelio on Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV Channel, Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 votes. Fans of music movies may also want to explore similar titles below.