Beethoven's only opera is a staple ofcompanies the world over and among the most performed musical works of the 19th-century stage. The composer's genius for orchestration is combined with the drama of the human voice, emotion-filled arias, and an intense finale. Valued for its bold sentiments of liberty and loyalty as well as its innovative music writing, "Fidelio" is an essential score for study by students, conductors, singers, and music scholars.This work is reproduced from an authoritative edition, including all German dialogue, complete with numbered movements for easy reference. Affordable and compact, this miniature-score edition is ideal for use in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall."