Gluck: Alceste
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Gluck: Alceste is a feature film. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charles Castronovo, Dorothea Röschmann, and Michael Nagy
Synopsis
The Belgian dancer and choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui interprets Glucks late Baroque opera Alceste as an impressive symbiosis between dance and music. The opera can be experienced here in all its existential power. (SZ) It is here performed in the revised Paris version from 1776 where Gluck has revalued especially the ballet music. Cherkaoui director of the Royal Ballet of Flanders has worked with top artists across disciplines like superstar Beyoncé. The superb dancers of the Belgian Compagnie Eastman, Antwerp perform Glucks score physically, creating a fine and stringent aesthetics of beautiful images (Opernwelt). Dorothea Röschmann with her inimitable charisma (Financial Times) and Charles Castronovo deliver a brilliant performance in the roles of the self-sacrificing royal couple. Musically impressive.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gluck: Alceste about?
The Belgian dancer and choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui interprets Glucks late Baroque opera Alceste as an impressive symbiosis between dance and music. The opera can be experienced here in all i...
How long is Gluck: Alceste?
Gluck: Alceste has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Gluck: Alceste released?
Gluck: Alceste was released on February 5, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gluck: Alceste?
The main cast of Gluck: Alceste includes Charles Castronovo, Dorothea Röschmann, Michael Nagy, Manuel Günther, Sean Michael Plumb.