Twin Spirits: Sting performs Schumann
Originally released in 2009. Twin Spirits: Sting performs Schumann is a feature film. With a runtime of 3h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sting, Trudie Styler, and Simon Keenlyside
Synopsis
Twin Spirits is a unique and intimate, live theatrical performance by a chamber
ensemble of actors, singers and musicians, portraying the deep and ultimately
tragic love between the composer Robert Schumann and his pianist wife Clara
Wieck. Robert's letters to Clara are read by Sting and his songs sung by Simon
Keenlyside, with accompaniments and instrumental music played by Iain Burnside
and Sergej Krylov. Clara's letters to Robert are read by Trudie Styler and her
songs sung by Rebecca Evans, with accompaniments and instrumental music
played by Natalie Clein and Natasha Paremski. The narrator, Derek Jacobi, links
together the letters and lyrics to complete the essential outline of the story.
Conceived and directed by John Caird, Twin Spirits was first performed in June
2005 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Spirits: Sting performs Schumann about?
Twin Spirits is a unique and intimate, live theatrical performance by a chamber ensemble of actors, singers and musicians, portraying the deep and ultimately tragic love between the composer Robe...
How long is Twin Spirits: Sting performs Schumann?
Twin Spirits: Sting performs Schumann has a runtime of 3 hours and 26 minutes (206 minutes total).
When was Twin Spirits: Sting performs Schumann released?
Twin Spirits: Sting performs Schumann was released on September 29, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twin Spirits: Sting performs Schumann?
The main cast of Twin Spirits: Sting performs Schumann includes Sting, Trudie Styler, Simon Keenlyside.