Scottish Opera – Fidelio
Location: Theatre Royal
Scottish Opera presents Fidelio, which is Beethoven’s only opera. Coming to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal on 17th & 19th February 2027.
To mark the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death, in 2027 Scotland’s orchestras and national opera company unite for an extraordinary exploration of the composer’s music.
Leonore has been waiting for news of her husband for two long years. Rumour has it he is dead; she suspects that he has been secretly imprisoned by a corrupt nobleman. In despair and hope, she takes matters into her own hands, disguising herself as a man and taking a job with the kindly gaoler Rocco. As Fidelio – the faithful one – her hard work earns Rocco’s respect, not to mention the affections of his daughter. Risking everything, can she rescue her husband and reclaim their lost life?
Beethoven’s only opera – a remarkable outlier in his expansive body of works – is a triumphant tale of freedom of conscience in the face of oppression, affirming the power of the human spirit to overcome the worst of circumstances. With its timeless message and soaring score, including the stirring Prisoners’ Chorus, Fidelio continues to take on new and varied meanings.
Tickets are on sale now for Scottish Opera – Fidelio and will start at £24.00 for the cheapest seats and go up to £152.50 for the most expensive. The first performance will be on the 17th February 2027 and the last show will be on the 19th February 2027. Get your tickets today!
