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Fidelio , Op. 72

Fidelio , Op. 72. Originally titled Leonore First version composed 1804-5 to a libretto by Joseph Sonnleithner; premiered 20 November 1805 Second version revised 1805-6 to a revised libretto by Stephan von Breuning; premiered 29 March 1806

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Fidelio , Op. 72

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  1. Fidelio, Op. 72 Originally titled Leonore First version composed 1804-5 to a libretto by Joseph Sonnleithner; premiered 20 November 1805 Second version revised 1805-6 to a revised libretto by Stephan von Breuning; premiered 29 March 1806 Fidelio (3rd version) revised 1814 to a revised libretto by Friedrich Treitschke; premiered 23 May 1814

  2. Joseph Sonnleithner

  3. Theater-an-der-Wien

  4. The Question of the Four Overtures • Overture to Fidelio – traditionally used to begin performances today • Leonore Overture 1 – written for a performance in Prague, and not really the first • Leonore Overture No. 3 – played at the unsuccessful premiere • Leonore No. 3 – Written for and played at the 1806 revival; now traditionally played between the final two scenes

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