Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel (2002)
Giacomo Meyerbeer's pastoral opera,based on a Breton tale, is the tale of DINORAH who has gone mad because her bridegroom Hoël has disappeared during their wedding. This production, performed as part of Théâtre Impérial de Compiegne's purpose of reviving obscure French opera, is the only version of 'Dinorah' available on DVD, but it is a great production! The painterly pastoral settings and décor and rustic costumes are very easy on the eye. Opera traditionalists who dislike modern stagings will be delighted to know that this is a traditional production. Pierre Jourdan's stage direction is charming and always involving, never once falling into static movements or gestures, gratuitous distaste and irrelevance. With Isabelle Philippe, Armand Arapian and Frédéric Mazzotta. Conducted by Olivier Opebeek.
Cast
- Isabelle Philippe - Dinorah
- Armand Arapian - Hoël
- Frédéric Mazzotta - Corentin
Screenplay
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, shepherd, peasant, lovers, pilgrimage, goat, cottage, rural life
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel about?
- Giacomo Meyerbeer's pastoral opera,based on a Breton tale, is the tale of DINORAH who has gone mad because her bridegroom Hoël has disappeared during their wedding. This production, performed as part of Théâtre Impérial de Compiegne's purpose of reviving obscure French opera, is the only version of 'Dinorah' available on DVD, but it is a great production! The painterly pastoral settings and décor and rustic costumes are very easy on the eye. Opera traditionalists who dislike modern stagings will be delighted to know that this is a traditional production. Pierre Jourdan's stage direction is charming and always involving, never once falling into static movements or gestures, gratuitous distaste and irrelevance. With Isabelle Philippe, Armand Arapian and Frédéric Mazzotta. Conducted by Olivier Opebeek.
- Who directed Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel?
- Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel was directed by Pierre Jourdan.
- Who stars in Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel?
- Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel stars Isabelle Philippe, Armand Arapian, Frédéric Mazzotta.
- How long is Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel?
- Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
- What genre is Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel?
- Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel is a Music, Drama film.
- What are the themes of Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel?
- The themes of Dinorah, or The Pardon of Ploërmel include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.