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BBC Proms - Season 63 Episode 16 Prom 50: Beethoven's Fidelio

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A concert performance of Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, conducted by Daniel Barenboim, accompanied by a cast of international singers and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, formed of young Israeli and Arab musicians. The opera is a passionate protest against political injustice and a hymn of praise to the power of human love. Sung in German, this performance uses English narration written by the orchestra's co-founder, the late Edward Said. Presenter and Beethoven enthusiast John Suchet is joined by some of the artists and special guests.

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First Air Date: Sep 13, 1947

Last Air date: Sep 14, 2025

Season: 79 Season

Episode: 1159 Episode

Runtime: 180 minutes

IMDb: 7.70/10 by 3.00 users

Popularity: 12.8948

Language: English