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

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

🎶 '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

This performance was one for the history books!🤩 Last season’s Live in HD transmission of Beethoven’s Fidelio—starring soprano Lise Davidsen and tenor David Butt Philip—is now available to stream on Met Opera on Demand. In this clip, hear them sing an excerpt from the thrilling Act II duet, “O namenlose Freude,” conducted by Susanna Mälkki. ▶️ Watch now or start your seven-day free trial: bit.ly/3OIX2Qb | The Metropolitan Opera