Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen is a music film.
Starring Barbara Hannigan, Rachael Wilson, and Katarina Dalayman
Synopsis
The Snow Queen is Hans Abrahamsen's first opera, composed to a self-penned libretto, based on Hans Christian Andersen's eponymous fairy tale. Following an in-depth study of the topic of snow and a life-long obsession with Andersen's fairy tales, Abrahamsen composed the opera between 2014 and 2018. Hans Abrahamsen's music, with it's smooth transitions and subtly modified repeats, lends the lyrics both depth and lightness. He is keen to point out the range of avenues for interpretation available. " It's possible to read the fairy tale in a variety of ways. It contains many mysteries which are open to numerous interpretations." Accompanying Barbara Hannigan is a top-class ensemble of singers, including Peter Rose, Katarinya Dalayman and Rachael Wilson. Cornelius Meister is the musical director, currently general music director at the Staatsoper Stuttgart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 2022
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bayerische Staatsoper
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen about?
The Snow Queen is Hans Abrahamsen's first opera, composed to a self-penned libretto, based on Hans Christian Andersen's eponymous fairy tale. Following an in-depth study of the topic of snow and a ...
How long is Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen?
Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen released?
Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen was released on January 14, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen?
The main cast of Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen includes Barbara Hannigan, Rachael Wilson, Katarina Dalayman, Peter Rose, Caroline Wettergreen.