Leonora is based on a deeply moving, true story that took place in France in the 18th century that revolves around a young woman who disguises herself as a man and under the name of Fidelio to rescue her wrongfully imprisoned husband. One of four operas inspired by the 1798 libretto Léonore by Jean Nicolas Bouilly,  which was originally set to music by Pierre Gaveaux, the politically infused plot subsequently inspired not only Paër, but also composers Simon Mayr and, of course, Ludwig van Beethoven, whose opera Fidelio is frequently performed. Chicago audiences will have the extremely rare opportunity to see Paër and Beethoven’s operas side by side, as Chicago Opera Theater’s three performances of LEONORA, have been scheduled to complement the fall run of Fidelio at Lyric Opera.  

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Leonora 

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Leonora is based on a deeply moving, true story that took place in France in the 18th century that revolves around a young woman who disguises herself as a man and under the name of Fidelio to rescue her wrongfully imprisoned husband. One of four operas inspired by the 1798 libretto Léonore by Jean Nicolas Bouilly, which was originally set to music by Pierre Gaveaux, the politically infused plot subsequently inspired not only Paër, but also composers Simon Mayr and, of course, Ludwig van Beethoven, whose opera Fidelio is frequently performed. Chicago audiences will have the extremely rare opportunity to see Paër and Beethoven’s operas side by side, as Chicago Opera Theater’s three performances of LEONORA, have been scheduled to complement the fall run of Fidelio at Lyric Opera.

Leonora

Vegas City Opera under the baton of Paul Schrage  and the Las Vegas Sinfonietta players bring you an updated, electrified adaptation of this Mozart classic. Hold on to your seat and dance your way through this dark romance of love, murder and lust. Celebrate the strength of the female trio as they conquer the Don, whose doom leaves the world a better place for all.

Kameron Alston

Events

Past events

1 - 6 Oct, 2024

Leonora · Chicago Opera Theater

1 - 6 Oct, 2024

Leonora · Fine Arts Building Chicago

Future and recently performed repertoire

Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni by Mozart

Vegas City Opera

Don Fernando in Leonora by Paër

Fine Arts Building Chicago

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