The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment (2008)
Madcap physical comedy and impeccable coloratura come together for Natalie Dessay’s indelible portrayal of the feisty tomboy raised by a regiment of French soldiers. Juan Diego Flórez is the young Swiss villager who conquers her heart—and a slew of high Cs. Also featuring uproarious performances by Felicity Palmer and Alessandro Corbelli, as well as a cameo by Tony Award winner Marian Seldes, this laugh-out-loud production was a runaway hit that left audiences exhilarated.
Director: Laurent Pelly, Gary Halvorson
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: April 26, 2008
Cast
- Natalie Dessay - Marie
- Juan Diego Flórez - Tonio
- Alessandro Corbelli - Sulpice, a sergeant
- Felicity Palmer - The Marquise of Berkenfield
- Donald Maxwell - Hortensius
- Marian Seldes - The Duchess of Krakenthorp
- Roger Andrews - A corporal
- Jack Wetherall - Notary
- Marco Armiliato - Self - Conductor
- MET Orchestra - Themselves - Orchestra
Screenplay
Music: Gaetano Donizetti
Production: The Metropolitan Opera, A Metropolitan Opera High-Definition Production
Country: United States of America
Language: Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
opera, switzerland, slapstick comedy, soldier, army life, nobility, 19th century
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment about?
- Madcap physical comedy and impeccable coloratura come together for Natalie Dessay’s indelible portrayal of the feisty tomboy raised by a regiment of French soldiers. Juan Diego Flórez is the young Swiss villager who conquers her heart—and a slew of high Cs. Also featuring uproarious performances by Felicity Palmer and Alessandro Corbelli, as well as a cameo by Tony Award winner Marian Seldes, this laugh-out-loud production was a runaway hit that left audiences exhilarated.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment was directed by Laurent Pelly, Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment stars Natalie Dessay, Juan Diego Flórez, Alessandro Corbelli, Felicity Palmer, Donald Maxwell, Marian Seldes.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment?
- The themes of The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.