“Fidelio” at Opernhaus Zürich
In May 2026, Gabriela Scherer returns to the Opernhaus Zürich for a major milestone: she will appear there for the first time in a leading role, singing Leonore in Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven. Born and raised in Zurich and a former member of the house’s International Opera Studio, Scherer now returns to the main stage as an established artist, taking on one of the most demanding roles in the repertoire. The production is staged by Andreas Homoki and conducted by Axel Kober. With these performances, Gabriela Scherer returns to Zurich in a role she has already successfully performed two years ago in Lisbon, now bringing it to her home opera house for the first time.
Cast
Leonore: Gabriela Scherer
Florestan: Klaus Florian Vogt
Don Pizarro: Derek Welton
Rocco: Christof Fischesser
Marzelline: Anna El-Khashem
Jaquino: Andrew Owens
Don Fernando: Yannick Debus
Performance dates: May 3, 6, 10, 14 & 16, 2026
More information and tickets: https://www.opernhaus.ch/spielplan/kalendarium/fidelio/2025-2026/
Photo by Tatyana Vlasova
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