L'Amour des Trois Oranges: A Surreal Opera Experience

UPC 4006680104041

Product Features

• Format: DVD PAL, Dual Layer
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Subtitle Languages: Available, specifics not listed
• Region Code: 2,5
• Running Time: 110 Minutes
• Special Feature: ARTHAUS MUSIK Trailer, 15 min

Overview

Sergei Prokofiev's L'Amour des Trois Oranges, performed by the Opera National de Lyon, is an opera in four acts with a prologue, brought to life under the baton of Kent Nagano. This 1989 production, with a French libretto by the composer and Vera Janacopoulos, is a vivid presentation of Prokofiev's avant-garde composition, characterized by its blend of fantastical narrative, humor, and the composer's distinctive musical language.

Stellar Cast

• The King of Clubs: Gabriel Bacquier
• The Prince: Jean-Luc Viala
• Princess Clarissa: Helene Perraguin
• Fata Morgana: Michele Lagrange
• Truffaldino: Didier Henry
• The Cook: Jules Bastin
• Smeraldina: Beatrice Uria-Monzon

Directed for stage by Louis Erlo, this rendition captivates with its imaginative sets, vibrant costumes, and a story that dances between the surreal and the comically absurd.

Interesting Facts

• L'Amour des Trois Oranges is a seminal work of the 20th-century opera, celebrated for its innovative orchestration and unique narrative style.
• Kent Nagano's direction highlights the opera's dynamic range, from delicate orchestrations to powerful choruses.
• The production was co-produced by Opera National de Lyon and France Télécom, in association with Antenne 2 and the French Ministry of Culture, showcasing a significant collaboration in the French opera scene.

Key Credits

• Conductor: Kent Nagano
• Stage Director: Louis Erlo
• Chorus Master: Donald Palumbo
• Photography: G. Amsellem

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