Berlioz: Les Troyens
Originally released in 2013. Berlioz: Les Troyens is a music/drama film. directed by Barbara Willis Sweete. With a runtime of 4h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Deborah Voigt, Dwayne Croft, and Bryan Hymel
Synopsis
Berlioz’s epic masterpiece retells the magnificent saga of the aftermath of the Trojan War and the exploits of Aeneas. Rising tenor Bryan Hymel, in his Met debut, stars as the hero charged by the gods with the founding of the city of Rome. Susan Graham is Dido, Queen of Carthage, who becomes Aeneas’s lover, and Deborah Voigt sings Cassandra, the Trojan princess whose warnings about the impending destruction of Troy go unheeded. Francesca Zambello’s atmospheric production, featuring choreography by Doug Varone, is led by Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 5, 2013
13 years ago
Runtime
4h 20m
260 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Metropolitan Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berlioz: Les Troyens about?
Berlioz’s epic masterpiece retells the magnificent saga of the aftermath of the Trojan War and the exploits of Aeneas. Rising tenor Bryan Hymel, in his Met debut, stars as the hero charged by the...
Who directed Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
How long is Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens has a runtime of 4 hours and 20 minutes (260 minutes total).
When was Berlioz: Les Troyens released?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was released on January 5, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Berlioz: Les Troyens?
The main cast of Berlioz: Les Troyens includes Deborah Voigt, Dwayne Croft, Bryan Hymel, Susan Graham, Julie Boulianne.