Lyric Opera of Chicago expounds on Beethoven's message of freedom of expression in this captivating contemporary production of Fidelio. It's interesting to see how easily this 18th Century music transforms to modern times. It is and story of good triumphing over evil and most importantly a story of hope combined with the courage to speak truth to power and taking action to stand up to tyranny and oppression in order to right a wrong. Twenty-first century audiences will appreciate the portrayal of a strong female hero and the allusions to political oppression that continues to be perpetrated throughout the world. Podcast review by Reno Lovison for ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com