Le Grand Macabre
"Elbphilharmonie Hamburg"
Originally released in 2019. Le Grand Macabre is a music film. directed by Doug Fitch. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Elizabeth Watts, Marta Fontanals-Simmons, and Mark Schowalter
Synopsis
“An exhilarating success, a brilliant presentation of Ligeti's commanding score and a disarming production.” This was the verdict of the New York Times after three sold-out performances of György Ligeti's opera “Le Grand Macabre”, with which Alan Gilbert, in collaboration with director Doug Fitch, brought this milestone of modern music theater to New York for the first time in May 2010. For the Hamburg International Music Festival - which focuses on Ligeti's music - the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra is now bringing the highly acclaimed production to Hamburg in a version adapted for the Elbphilharmonie. “Le Grand Macabre” is a grotesque parable on the downfall of humanity, ‘an opera about the existential crisis in the modern world, about the search for the meaning of life - with all its nonsense and craziness’, states Alan Gilbert. It is no coincidence that this pitch-black musical theater spectacle is the most frequently performed contemporary opera in the world.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Elizabeth Watts
as Amanda
Marta Fontanals-Simmons
as Amando
Mark Schowalter
as Piet vom Fass
Mark Schowalter
as Nekrotzar
Wilbur Pauley
as Astradamors
Heidi Melton
as Mescalina
Claire de Sévigné
as Venus
Anthony Roth Costanzo
as Duke Go-Go
John Relyea
as Black Minister
Andrew Dickinson
as White Minister
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Grand Macabre about?
“An exhilarating success, a brilliant presentation of Ligeti's commanding score and a disarming production.” This was the verdict of the New York Times after three sold-out performances of Gyö...
Who directed Le Grand Macabre?
Le Grand Macabre was directed by Doug Fitch.
How long is Le Grand Macabre?
Le Grand Macabre has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Le Grand Macabre released?
Le Grand Macabre was released on May 12, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Le Grand Macabre?
The main cast of Le Grand Macabre includes Elizabeth Watts, Marta Fontanals-Simmons, Mark Schowalter, Mark Schowalter, Wilbur Pauley.