Beethoven wrote four overtures for his opera "Fidelio," originally titled "Leonore." His third attempt remains a popular freestanding work. Czech conductor Rafael Kubelik leads the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in this historic performance.

Beethoven wrote four overtures for his opera "Fidelio," originally titled "Leonore." His third attempt remains a popular freestanding work. Czech conductor Rafael Kubelik leads the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in this historic performance.