Dialogues des Carmélites
Originally released in 1987. Dialogues des Carmélites is a music film.
Starring Maria Ewing, Jessye Norman, and Betsy Norden
Synopsis
In this legendary production, director John Dexter and designer David Reppa brilliantly captured the stark drama of Poulenc’s only full-length opera, which tells the story of a group of nuns caught in the maelstrom of the French Revolution. Maria Ewing is Blanche de la Force, an aristocratic novice who flees her convent when it is desecrated, only to return and join her fellow nuns as they are led to their execution. The legendary Régine Crespin, in her final Met appearance, is Madame de Croissy, the prioress whose agonizing death haunts Blanche. Jessye Norman sings Mother Lidoine, the new prioress, and Florence Quivar is the comforting Mother Marie. French maestro Manuel Rosenthal conducts.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dialogues des Carmélites about?
In this legendary production, director John Dexter and designer David Reppa brilliantly captured the stark drama of Poulenc’s only full-length opera, which tells the story of a group of nuns caug...
When was Dialogues des Carmélites released?
Dialogues des Carmélites was released on April 4, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dialogues des Carmélites?
The main cast of Dialogues des Carmélites includes Maria Ewing, Jessye Norman, Betsy Norden, Florence Quivar.