Amahl and the Night Visitors (1955)
A destitute, crippled child and his mother are visited late one night by three traveling strangers who claim to be following a star so that they may bring gifts to a newborn king. The yearly live telecasts of Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors were a cherished Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s. In addition, since its premiere in 1951, Amahl has been performed regularly by community groups and small opera companies throughout the US, making it the single most popular American opera. This production, staged by the composer himself and originally telecast on Christmas Day, 1955, is a testament to the work’s enduring power to move the heart and stir the soul. Starring Rosemary Kuhlmann as the Mother and Bill McIver as Amahl. Members of the Symphony of the Air are under the direction of Thomas Schippers.
Cast
- Bill McIver - Amahl
- Rosemary Kuhlmann - Mother
- Andrew McKinley - King Kaspar
- David Aiken - King Melchior
- Leon Lishner - King Balthazar
- Francis Monachino - Servant
Keywords
opera, christmas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amahl and the Night Visitors about?
- A destitute, crippled child and his mother are visited late one night by three traveling strangers who claim to be following a star so that they may bring gifts to a newborn king. The yearly live telecasts of Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors were a cherished Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s. In addition, since its premiere in 1951, Amahl has been performed regularly by community groups and small opera companies throughout the US, making it the single most popular American opera. This production, staged by the composer himself and originally telecast on Christmas Day, 1955, is a testament to the work’s enduring power to move the heart and stir the soul. Starring Rosemary Kuhlmann as the Mother and Bill McIver as Amahl. Members of the Symphony of the Air are under the direction of Thomas Schippers.
- Who directed Amahl and the Night Visitors?
- Amahl and the Night Visitors was directed by Kirk Browning.
- Who stars in Amahl and the Night Visitors?
- Amahl and the Night Visitors stars Bill McIver, Rosemary Kuhlmann, Andrew McKinley, David Aiken, Leon Lishner, Francis Monachino.
- How long is Amahl and the Night Visitors?
- Amahl and the Night Visitors has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is Amahl and the Night Visitors?
- Amahl and the Night Visitors is a Music film.