I love the way San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock described their intentions for Fidelio. Act I takes place in the courtyard of a State Prison whereas Act II begins deep in a subterranean dungeon with the final scene being set on the castle’s parade grounds.
The original setting for Fidelio was 18th Century Spain, near Seville and the SF Opera’s latest version of it brings it into the modern world. We’re huge fans of the intoxicating creations that stemmed from old world Europe and this opera (and its location) is a great example of the magic from this era. He feels/senses/hears angels coming to him during a time of fright and despair. Russell Thomas as Florestan in Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” Photo: Cory Weaver/San Francisco Opera.
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