Fidelio

[ fi-deyl-yoh ]

noun

1. an opera (1805) by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Example Sentences

Last year it premiered David Lang’s opera Prisoner of the State, which reworks Beethoven’s 1805 opera Fidelio to confront contemporary social issues.

From Vox

Tula sped to Fidelio, secured the key and was back to hold the stirrup of Rotil as he was helped to the saddle.

From Project Gutenberg

How gladly would I personally participate in the enthusiasm you excite at Berlin in "Fidelio!"

From Project Gutenberg

This much is certain: that in the words because I am just beginning my opera, no reference is made to the Leonore (Fidelio).

From Project Gutenberg

Will not Carmen live as long on the operatic stage as even that paragon of all feminine virtues, Fidelio?

From Project Gutenberg

Fidelio was relied upon to do its best, and so, under far from happy auspices, the opera was produced on November 20 .

From Project Gutenberg