Description

Francis Poulenc's Dialogues des Carmélites DVD

UPC: 4006680100043

Product Features

Title: Dialogues des Carmélites by Francis Poulenc
Conductor: Jan Latham-Koenig
Director: Marthe Keller
Set Design: Jean-Pierre Capeyron
Costume Design: Florence Emir
Lighting: Dominique Borrini
Performers: Anne Sophie Schmidt, Laurence Dale, Hedwig Fassbender, Nadine Denize, Patricia Petibon, Valérie Millot, Didier Henry
Chorus: Choeurs de l'Opéra national du Rhin
Orchestra: Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg
Format: DVD (PAL, Region Code: C)
Language: French with subtitles
Sound: Dolby Digital
Picture Format: 16:9
Running Time: Approximately 150 minutes
Publisher: Arthaus Musik
Release Year: 1999

Overview

Dialogues des Carmélites is an opera in three acts and twelve scenes, composed by Francis Poulenc with a libretto by Georges Bernanos. This production, performed by the Opéra national du Rhin and recorded in 1999, features a powerful interpretation of this tragic and spiritual masterpiece. The story, set during the French Revolution, follows the journey of Blanche de la Force and the Carmelite nuns as they face persecution with courage and faith. Directed by Marthe Keller, this production is noted for its deep emotional resonance and strong performances by the cast, particularly Anne Sophie Schmidt and Patricia Petibon.

Interesting Facts

Dialogues des Carmélites is based on the true story of the Martyrs of Compiègne, a group of Carmelite nuns who were guillotined during the Reign of Terror.
Francis Poulenc was inspired to write this opera after a period of personal crisis, reflecting his own spiritual struggles.
The opera is known for its unique blend of spiritual depth and dramatic intensity, making it one of the most important works of 20th-century opera.
This production was recorded at the Opéra national du Rhin, a significant venue known for its innovative and high-quality opera performances.