The theme of freedom runs through the greatest works of Beethoven. His opera "Fidelio" is one. It is the story of a political prisoner, who, at the moment of his execution, is freed by the heroism of ...

Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3 Scottsdale Philharmonic performs the overture to Beethoven’s opera “Fidelio” under the direction of Nickolas Carlson. Live from Phoenix, Arizona. Credit: Scottsdale ...

There has to be a really good reason to perform the whole cycle of Beethoven symphonies in one season, as most of them are so regularly played. The reason for the London Symphony Orchestra’s new cycle ...

Ever worked on something until it finally felt right? Beethoven certainly did. While revising his only opera, he wrote four different overtures before settling on one. Ironically, the one many people ...

(Die) Geschöpfe des Prometheus, '(The) Creatures of Prometheus', Movements: Overture Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra David Zinman, Conductor Egmont, Movements: Overture Zurich ...

Join the fun Corktown Chamber Orchestra in the heart of Corktown for an evening of live music and free wine. Program: Beethoven's Eroica Symphony No. 3, Beethoven's Leonore Overture No 3 & Sibelius ...

Leonore was Beethoven’s first version of Fidelio and René Jacobs eloquently champions the earlier score in this lithe live recording As we know it today, Fidelio, Beethoven’s only opera, was first ...

Playing Beethoven's (1770-1827) Leonore Overture No. 3 are the young performers from this summer's National Orchestral Institute conducted by Andrew Litton. We're in concert at the Clarice Smith ...