A political prisoner aWith its atmosphere of revolution and tale of devotional romance and a dramatic rescue from captivity, Pierre Gaveaux's Leonore, ou L Amour conjugal was the direct forerunner to Beethoven's Fidelio. This both darkly somber and entertainingly celebratory opera comique is seen here in an acclaimed modern premiere whose timeless and inspiring story of female heroism and political injustice is as relevant today as ever. Featured singers include Jean-Michel Richer, Kimy McLaren et al. The Washington Post wrote of this production: Opera Lafayette s smart, efficient production brought the brief opera comique fully to life with vivid playing and singing...