Synopsis
Two years prior to the opening scene, the nobleman Florestan has exposed or attempted to expose certain crimes of the nobleman Pizarro. In revenge, Pizarro has secretly imprisoned Florestan in the prison over which Pizarro is governor. The jailer of the prison, Rocco, has a daughter, Marzelline, and a servant (or assistant), Jaquino. Florestan’s wife, Leonore, came to Rocco’s door dressed as a boy seeking employment, and Rocco hired her. On orders, Rocco has been giving Florestan diminishing rations until he is nearly starved to death. Place: A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville; Time: Late 18th century.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- James LevineDirector
- Raymond HughesDirector
Cast
- Karita MattilaLeonora
- René PapeRocco
- Ben HeppnerFlorestán
- Falk StruckmannDon Pizarro
- Matthew PolenzaniJaquino
- Jennifer Welch-BabidgeMarcelline
- Robert LloydDon Fernando
- MET OrchestraCast
Themes
operaludwig van beethoven