Description
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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