Gounod Faust (2016)
Salzburg Festival’s first-ever performance of Charles Gounod´s most famous and most performed opera! Internationally-acclaimed tenor Piotr Beczala triumphs in the title role as soul-selling philosopher Faust: “Piotr Beczala is a world-Faust” (Kurier) and “The well-deserved crown goes to a perfectly-cast Piotr Beczala” (Abendzeitung). Ildar Abdrazakov was “celebrated” (Broadway World) for his signature role as seductive and demonic Méphistophélès. Maria Agresta as convincingly innocent Marguerite struggling to resist temptation and to gain salvation: “She is fabulous!” (Süddeutsche Zeitung). “Spectacular and photogenic” staging (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung) by award winning stage director and designer Reinhard von der Thannen. The Philharmonia Chor Wien and the Wiener Philharmoniker are performing under the baton of young Argentinian conductor Alejo Pérez.
Cast
- Piotr Beczała - Faust
- Ildar Abdrazakov - Mephistopheles
- Maria Agresta - Marguerite
- Alexey Markov - Valentin
- Tara Erraught - Siebel
- Paolo Rumetz - Wagner
- Marie-Ange Todorovitch - Marthe
- Alejo Pérez - Conductor
Screenplay
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gounod Faust about?
- Salzburg Festival’s first-ever performance of Charles Gounod´s most famous and most performed opera! Internationally-acclaimed tenor Piotr Beczala triumphs in the title role as soul-selling philosopher Faust: “Piotr Beczala is a world-Faust” (Kurier) and “The well-deserved crown goes to a perfectly-cast Piotr Beczala” (Abendzeitung). Ildar Abdrazakov was “celebrated” (Broadway World) for his signature role as seductive and demonic Méphistophélès. Maria Agresta as convincingly innocent Marguerite struggling to resist temptation and to gain salvation: “She is fabulous!” (Süddeutsche Zeitung). “Spectacular and photogenic” staging (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung) by award winning stage director and designer Reinhard von der Thannen. The Philharmonia Chor Wien and the Wiener Philharmoniker are performing under the baton of young Argentinian conductor Alejo Pérez.
- Who directed Gounod Faust?
- Gounod Faust was directed by Tiziano Mancini, Reinhard Von Der Thannen.
- Who stars in Gounod Faust?
- Gounod Faust stars Piotr Beczała, Ildar Abdrazakov, Maria Agresta, Alexey Markov, Tara Erraught, Paolo Rumetz.
- How long is Gounod Faust?
- Gounod Faust has a runtime of 4h 4m (244 minutes).
- What genre is Gounod Faust?
- Gounod Faust is a Music film.
- Where was Gounod Faust produced?
- Gounod Faust was produced in Austria.