Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the most important symphonic composers of the classical era, but Fidelio, the story of one man's struggle for freedom, independence, and love, was his only attempt at an opera. This video documents a production of Fidelio staged at Great Britain's Royal Opera House, with Gabriela Benackova, Josef Protschka, and Neill Archer leading the cast; Christoph von Dohnamyi conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi