Rent L'Orfeo: Opéra National De Lorraine (Raphael Pichon) (2016)
3.0 of 5 from 3 ratings
3h 4min
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- Synopsis:
Tragi-comedy in three acts. Filmed at L'Opera National de Lorraine (Nancy) on 7 and 9 February 2016. 1647: with Rossis Orfeo, France discovered Italian opera. Although the disastrous financial consequences of this publicity stunt by Mazarin helped to precipitate the Fronde rebellion, things went differently in the orchestra pit. When the Italian and French musicians joined forces, something magical happened; and it is precisely that magic which Raphael Pichon recreate here, thanks to a skilful reconstruction and a vibrant, multi-coloured orchestra. But the dramatic power of the myth of Orpheus is also conveyed in Jetske Mijnssens production, which transposes the story into contemporary terms, the better to evoke the timeless experience of love and death that humanity both desires and fears in the depths of its being. - Actors:
- Judith van Wanroij, Francesca Aspromonte, Giuseppina Bridelli, Giulia Semenzato, Luigi de Donato, Ray Chenez, Renato Dolcini, Dominique Visse, Victor Torres, Marc Mauillon, David Tricou, Alicia Amo, Lucile Richardot, Guillaume Gutierrez, Olivier Coiflet, Virgile Ancely, Rcnaud Bres, Davy Cornillot, Jennifer Gohier, Raphael Pichon
- Directors:
- Stéphane Vérité, Raphael Pichon
- Writers:
- Luigi Rossi
- Studio:
- Harmonia Mundi
- Genres:
- Comedy, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
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- Release Date:
- 25/08/2017
- Run Time:
- 184 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS 5.1, English LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- English, French, Italian
- Formats:
- NTSC
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
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Imaginative Setting of Lesser Known Opera - L'Orfeo: Opéra National De Lorraine (Raphael Pichon) review by CV
The music is superb, especially the beautiful and passionate madrigal-like choruses, and Rossi attains the greatness of Monteverdi in the ever lyrical arioso portions. The production is highly imaginative in a contemporary setting and the acting and singing is inspiring. The roles are very colourfully characterised involving cross-dressing for both female and male roles. Finally, the orchestral playing is exquisite and features a whole range of instruments and dancing styles
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