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

26 reactions | Watch now on OperaVision: Fidelio from Birmingham Opera Company The Birmingham Opera Company's production set in an enormous circus tent and mixing professional and amateur performers powerfully explores what oppression means today. The striking image of over 200 local people participating in their own imprisonments and experiencing freedom will stay with you for a long time to come. | OperaVision | Facebook

Soprano Lise Davidsen stars as one of opera’s most courageous heroines in Beethoven’s Fidelio—see it live in cinemas on 15 March. | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook

12 reactions | Leading dramatic soprano Lise Davidsen headlines Beethoven’s Fidelio—live in cinemas 15 March. | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook

Did you know it took Beethoven almost 10 years to write his only opera, FIDELIO? Do you think it was worth the wait? #MeetOpera FIDELIO at St. Petersburg Opera Company Conductor: Mark Sforzini (Repost from @stpeteopera) | OPERA America

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

75K views · 384 reactions | Beethoven's FIDELIO is back at Lyric for the first time in 20 years. See the revolutionary opera brought to life by a massive cast, led by soprano Elza van den Heever and tenor Russell Thomas. Enrique Mazzola conducts this timeless political thriller in Matthew Ozawa’s acclaimed production. Learn more and get your tickets, now through October 10, at lyricopera.org/fidelio. | Lyric Opera of Chicago | Facebook