Handel: Xerxes (Serse)
Originally released in 2018. Handel: Xerxes (Serse) is a drama/comedy film. directed by Tiziano Mancini. With a runtime of 3h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Louise Alder, Gaëlle Arquez, and Tanja Ariane Baumgartner
Synopsis
Xerxes is one of Handel’s latest and most frequently performed operas, famous for its marvelous opening aria ‘Ombra mai fu’. At the centre of the confusing tragicomedy, very loosely based upon the life of Xerxes I of Persia, is a powerful and lovesick royal eccentric, King Xerxes. Rising opera star Gaëlle Arquez in the title role of Xerxes ‘scintillates with her nimble, luminous mezzo-soprano’, singing ‘irresistibly beautiful, impassioned, furious – but never mean’ (Frankfurter Rundschau). Frankfurt’s excellent Opera and Museum Orchester contributes ‘all sorts of refinements’ to this ‘musical smash hit’ (Deutschlandfunk) and ‘In Frankfurt Tilman Köhler ensures a three-hour short abundant and furious banquett … a great evening of opera’ (Deutschlandfunk).
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
3h 0m
180 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Unitel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Handel: Xerxes (Serse) about?
Xerxes is one of Handel’s latest and most frequently performed operas, famous for its marvelous opening aria ‘Ombra mai fu’. At the centre of the confusing tragicomedy, very loosely based upo...
Who directed Handel: Xerxes (Serse)?
Handel: Xerxes (Serse) was directed by Tiziano Mancini.
How long is Handel: Xerxes (Serse)?
Handel: Xerxes (Serse) has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes (180 minutes total).
When was Handel: Xerxes (Serse) released?
Handel: Xerxes (Serse) was released on September 14, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Handel: Xerxes (Serse)?
The main cast of Handel: Xerxes (Serse) includes Louise Alder, Gaëlle Arquez, Tanja Ariane Baumgartner, Brandon Cedel, Thomas Faulkner.