19K views · 699 reactions |  'It points forward in music history' Some of the cast of Fidelio on Beethoven's only opera. Catch it in participating cinemas on 17 March!  www.ro.house/FidelioCinemas | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook

29K views · 1.4K reactions | [ON THIS DAY]  Beethoven’s opera Fidelio was premiered 218 years ago! Let’s celebrate this date with Jonas Kaufmann's powerful and expressive interpretation of Florestan’s recitative and aria ”Gott! Welch Dunkel hier… In des Lebens Frühlingstagen""!  https://bit.ly/3QJjdFD | medici.tv | Facebook

6.3K views · 579 reactions | A unique masterpiece  Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, had its premiere on this day in 1805. The result of numerous rewrites, the opera caused the composer so much frustration that he vowed never to write another opera. The effort was worth it however, and you can watch The Royal Opera's staging on Royal Opera House Stream now. Sign up today and get the first month for just £1. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3OyVK8X | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook

6K views · 328 reactions | The great Ludwig van Beethoven was (probably) born on this day in 1780  One of the most admired composers of all, Beethoven only wrote one opera; but what an opera it is! Here's a blast of Fidelio from the incredible Lise Davidsen | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook