Berlioz: Les Troyens
"MET OPENS 100TH SEASON WITH 'LES TROYENS'"
Originally released in 1983. Berlioz: Les Troyens is a drama/music film. directed by Brian Large. With a runtime of 4h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tatiana Troyanos, Jessye Norman, and Plácido Domingo
Synopsis
Berlioz’s colossal masterpiece requires stupendous forces—dozens of soloists, enormous chorus, orchestra and ballet, a superb conductor who understands the uniqueness of the score—plus a production that does visual justice to the work. “A stupendous achievement” was one critic’s assessment of Peter Wexler’s inventive production. And with James Levine’s wizardry galvanizing the marvelous all-star cast, this is truly a gem. Plácido Domingo is the legendary hero Aeneas, Jessye Norman the obsessed prophetess Cassandra, and Tatiana Troyanos is Queen Dido, who commits suicide when Aeneas leaves her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
4h 10m
250 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Deutsche Grammophon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berlioz: Les Troyens about?
Berlioz’s colossal masterpiece requires stupendous forces—dozens of soloists, enormous chorus, orchestra and ballet, a superb conductor who understands the uniqueness of the score—plus a prod...
Who directed Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was directed by Brian Large.
How long is Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens has a runtime of 4 hours and 10 minutes (250 minutes total).
When was Berlioz: Les Troyens released?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was released on October 7, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Berlioz: Les Troyens?
The main cast of Berlioz: Les Troyens includes Tatiana Troyanos, Jessye Norman, Plácido Domingo, Allan Monk, Paul Plishka.