Beethoven's Fidelio

OVERVIEW

Discover Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, a stirring saga of love, bravery, and the quest for justice. In this heroic tale, Leonore goes undercover, disguised as a guard named Fidelio, to infiltrate a corrupt prison and rescue her wrongfully accused husband, Florestan.

It’s an emotional journey that reflects Beethoven’s idealism, echoing his own conviction that good will triumphs over tyranny. With the hopeful “Prisoners’ Chorus” and soaring overture, Fidelio is a testament to Beethoven’s musical genius—be the first to experience this brand-new production, incorporating modernized dialogue and thought-provoking projections that underscore the power of the human spirit.

Sung in German with English supertitles and narration.

Content Advisory: Instances of violence and mature themes.

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Single-Performance Tickets Go On Sale August 1, 2025

ARTISTS

Benjamin Manis
conductor

Tara Faircloth
stage director

Austin McWilliams
chorus director & assistant conductor

Wendy Bryn Harmer
Leonore

Limmie Pulliam
Florestan

Zachary Nelson
Don Pizarro

David Soar
Rocco

Stephanie Chee
Marzelline

Aaron McKone
Jaquino

Utah Opera Chorus

Utah Symphony

Fan Zhang
costume designer

Sarah Tundermann
projection designer

Eric Watkins
lighting designer