Description
Benjamin Britten's Let's Make an Opera - A Film by Petr Weigl
UPC: 8072807210798
Product Features
- Title: Let's Make an Opera
- Composer: Benjamin Britten
- Libretto: Eric Crozier
- Conductor: Simon Halsey
- Featuring: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Youth Chorus, The Coull Quartet (Roger Coull and Philip Gallaway, violins; David Curtis, viola; John Todd, cello)
- Costume Designer: Josef Jelinek
- Set Designer: Karel Vacek
- Written and Directed by: Petr Weigl
- Production: A Film by Petr Weigl, in cooperation with RM Arts and ZDF
Overview
Delve into the creative process of opera with Benjamin Britten’s Let's Make an Opera, a captivating film by Petr Weigl. This feature film takes you behind the scenes of Britten’s opera creation, showcasing the collaboration between talented musicians and the artistic direction of the production.
Conducted by Simon Halsey, the film features performances by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Youth Chorus, along with The Coull Quartet. The visual elements, crafted by costume designer Josef Jelinek and set designer Karel Vacek, bring Britten’s opera to life in a unique and engaging way.
Interesting Facts
- Original Creation: Benjamin Britten composed Let's Make an Opera to introduce young audiences to the art form of opera.
- Film Insight: The film offers an inside look at the opera-making process, including rehearsal footage and interviews with the creative team.
- International Collaboration: Produced in cooperation with RM Arts and ZDF, this film captures the essence of Britten’s vision and the collaborative spirit of opera.
Track Listing
- Introduction to the Opera
- Rehearsal Highlights
- Behind-the-Scenes Interviews
- Full Opera Performance
Key Credits
- Film Direction: Petr Weigl
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 4:3 Letterbox
- Region Code: Worldwide
- Running Time: 100 minutes
- Subtitle Languages: English (GB), German (D), French (F), Spanish (SP)
- DVD Format: NTSC
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