The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland (2002)

Claudio Monteverdi's operatic adaptation of this story from Homer's The Odyssey receives a modern and distinctive staging in this 2002 production directed by Humphrey Burton for Les Arts Florissants. Penelope Marijana Mijanovic is left to her own devices when her husband, the heroic Ulysses Kresimir Spicer, goes off to fight in the Trojan Wars. After many years alone, Penelope finds herself attracting a number of suitors who wish to claim her hand; however, what she doesn't realize is that jealous Ulysses has his ways of keeping an eye on her. Production of the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence; from the Theatre du Jeu de Paume.

Director: Humphrey Burton
Genre: Music
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Production: Virgin Classics, Les Arts Florissants, BelAir Media
Country: France
Original Language: en

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opera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland about?
Claudio Monteverdi's operatic adaptation of this story from Homer's The Odyssey receives a modern and distinctive staging in this 2002 production directed by Humphrey Burton for Les Arts Florissants. Penelope Marijana Mijanovic is left to her own devices when her husband, the heroic Ulysses Kresimir Spicer, goes off to fight in the Trojan Wars. After many years alone, Penelope finds herself attracting a number of suitors who wish to claim her hand; however, what she doesn't realize is that jealous Ulysses has his ways of keeping an eye on her. Production of the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence; from the Theatre du Jeu de Paume.
Who directed The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland?
The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland was directed by Humphrey Burton.
Who stars in The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland?
The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland stars William Christie, Kresimir Spicer, Marijana Mijanovic, Cyril Auvity, Joseph Cornwell, Bertrand Bontoux.
What genre is The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland?
The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland is a Music film.
Where was The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland produced?
The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland was produced in France.