2012.10.24. Fidelio

Seattle opera staged Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, for only 6 performances. A modern adaptation. Simple stage. I can see why it isn't so popular. The overture starts gloomy and it's long. The only tunes I liked are the quartet: Mir ist so wunderbar and the prisoners' chorus. No drama, no intrigue, very idealistic. 2 acts, 80 min and 35 min. Good actors. I especially like the voices of Marzelline and Rocco.

Leonore           Christiane Libor
Florestan         Clifton Forbis 
Rocco             Arthur Woodley
Don Pizarro       Greer Grimsley
Marzelline        Anya Matanovič
Jaquino           John Tessier 
Don Fernando      Kevin Short
Conductor         Asher Fisch
Stage Director    Chris Alexander
Set Designer      Robert Dahlstrom
Costume Designer  Catherine Meacham Hunt
Lighting Designer Duane Schuler

When I left the theatre, it was pouring. Seattle Center should erect more covered walkways.