Tenor David Butt Philip is the political prisoner Florestan, sharing the stage with bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro, veteran bass René Pape as the jailer Rocco and soprano Ying Fang and tenor Magnus Dietrich as the young Marzelline and Jaquino. Conducted by Susanna Malikki.

Premiered in Vienna in 1814, Fidelio’s unusual structure, glorious score and life-affirming aura make it a unique experience. It has been called a hymn to freedom and human dignity. Sung in German with English subtitles.
160m inc Interval.

Tickets £21