Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Sonnleithner, Georg Friedrich Treitschke, Stephan von Breuning: Fidelio. Oper in zwei Aufzügen Libretto Lesefreundlicher Großdruck in 16-pt-Schrift Großformat, 210 x 297 mm Berliner Ausgabe, 2021 Durchgesehener Neusatz bearbeitet und eingerichtet von Theodor Borken Komponiert von Ludwig van Beethoven. Libretto in Zusammenarbeit mit Georg Friedrich Treitschke und Stephan von Breuning. Uraufführung am 20.11.1805, Theater an der Wien, Wien. Textgrundlage ist die Ausgabe: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio. Oper in zwei Aufzügen, hg. v. Wilhelm Zentner, Stuttgart: Reclam, 1970. Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage. Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 16 pt. Henricus - Edition Deutsche Klassik GmbH
Georg Friedrich Treitschke Ordre des livres (chronologique)
Opera in two acts (four scenes) based on the text by J. Sonnleithner and G.F. Treitschka, inspired by the French original by J.N. Bouilly. The music is composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. The story revolves around themes of freedom, justice, and the triumph of love over tyranny. It follows the courageous Leonore, who disguises herself as a man named Fidelio to rescue her husband, Florestan, from wrongful imprisonment. The opera explores the struggles against oppression and the power of hope and loyalty. Through its dramatic narrative and powerful music, "Fidelio" emphasizes the importance of personal sacrifice and the quest for liberation, ultimately celebrating the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.