Berlioz: Les Troyens (1983)
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Berlioz’s colossal masterpiece requires stupendous forces—dozens of soloists, enormous chorus, orchestra and ballet, a superb conductor who understands the uniqueness of the score—plus a production that does visual justice to the work. “A stupendous achievement” was one critic’s assessment of Peter Wexler’s inventive production. And with James Levine’s wizardry galvanizing the marvelous all-star cast, this is truly a gem. Plácido Domingo is the legendary hero Aeneas, Jessye Norman the obsessed prophetess Cassandra, and Tatiana Troyanos is Queen Dido, who commits suicide when Aeneas leaves her.
Cast
- Tatiana Troyanos - Dido
- Jessye Norman - Cassandre
- Plácido Domingo - Aeneas
- Allan Monk - Coroebus
- Paul Plishka - Narbal
- Jocelyne Taillon - Anna
- James Levine - Conductor
- MET Orchestra
Screenplay
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, berlioz
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berlioz: Les Troyens about?
- Berlioz’s colossal masterpiece requires stupendous forces—dozens of soloists, enormous chorus, orchestra and ballet, a superb conductor who understands the uniqueness of the score—plus a production that does visual justice to the work. “A stupendous achievement” was one critic’s assessment of Peter Wexler’s inventive production. And with James Levine’s wizardry galvanizing the marvelous all-star cast, this is truly a gem. Plácido Domingo is the legendary hero Aeneas, Jessye Norman the obsessed prophetess Cassandra, and Tatiana Troyanos is Queen Dido, who commits suicide when Aeneas leaves her.
- Who directed Berlioz: Les Troyens?
- Berlioz: Les Troyens was directed by Brian Large.
- Who stars in Berlioz: Les Troyens?
- Berlioz: Les Troyens stars Tatiana Troyanos, Jessye Norman, Plácido Domingo, Allan Monk, Paul Plishka, Jocelyne Taillon.
- How long is Berlioz: Les Troyens?
- Berlioz: Les Troyens has a runtime of 4h 10m (250 minutes).
- What genre is Berlioz: Les Troyens?
- Berlioz: Les Troyens is a Drama, Music, History film.
- Where was Berlioz: Les Troyens produced?
- Berlioz: Les Troyens was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Berlioz: Les Troyens?
- The themes of Berlioz: Les Troyens include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.