Proper noun
Leonore
A female given name.
Beethoven accordingly experimented with cutting it back somewhat, for a planned 1808 performance in Prague; this is believed to be the version now called "Leonore No. 1". Source: Internet
As Pizarro brandishes a dagger, Leonore leaps between him and Florestan and reveals her identity. Source: Internet
At the time of the decision, Madeleine took to to show her support and wrote alongside a picture of her three children: "Earlier today, the court announced that Leonore, Nicolas and Adrienne will no longer belong to the royal house. Source: Internet
Florestan begs for a drop to drink, and Rocco tells Leonore to give him one. Source: Internet
Florestan's wife, Leonore, came to Rocco's door dressed as a boy seeking employment named Fidelio, and Rocco hired her. Source: Internet
Beethoven then focused this version for the performances of 1806, creating "Leonore No. 3". Source: Internet