Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino (2025)
With its lively dances, ghost scenes and touching arias, Hamlet was Ambroise Thomas’s single great success of the Paris Opera, remaining in its repertoire for decades after the 1868 premiere. On the opening night, the title role was sung by a baritone, as has become the custom ever since. With the rediscovery of the original score in recent years, it transpires that Thomas originally scored the role of Hamlet for a tenor. In this new production of Teatro Regio Torino, the tenor John Osborn is the tormented prince, singing the celebrated monologue “To be or not to be” (“Être ou ne pas être”). Sara Blanch sings Ophélie, whose pyrotechnic aria in the mad scene is a pièce de résistance for a coloratura soprano. Under the musical direction of Jérémie Rhorer, the production is directed by Jacopo Spirei.
Cast
- John Osborn - Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
- Sara Blanch - Ophélie, daughter of Polonius
- Clémentine Margaine - Gertrude, Queen of Denmark and mother of Hamlet
- Riccardo Zanellato - Claudius, King of Denmark
- Julien Henric - Laërte, son of Polonius
- Alastair Miles - Ghost of the late King, Hamlet’s father
- Alexander Marev - Marcellus officer, friend of Hamlet
- Tomislav Lavoie - Horatio officer, friend of Hamlet
- Nicolò Donini - Polonius, Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household
- Janusz Nosek - First Gravedigger
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino about?
- With its lively dances, ghost scenes and touching arias, Hamlet was Ambroise Thomas’s single great success of the Paris Opera, remaining in its repertoire for decades after the 1868 premiere. On the opening night, the title role was sung by a baritone, as has become the custom ever since. With the rediscovery of the original score in recent years, it transpires that Thomas originally scored the role of Hamlet for a tenor. In this new production of Teatro Regio Torino, the tenor John Osborn is the tormented prince, singing the celebrated monologue “To be or not to be” (“Être ou ne pas être”). Sara Blanch sings Ophélie, whose pyrotechnic aria in the mad scene is a pièce de résistance for a coloratura soprano. Under the musical direction of Jérémie Rhorer, the production is directed by Jacopo Spirei.
- Who directed Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino?
- Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino was directed by Jacopo Spirei.
- Who stars in Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino?
- Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino stars John Osborn, Sara Blanch, Clémentine Margaine, Riccardo Zanellato, Julien Henric, Alastair Miles.
- How long is Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino?
- Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino has a runtime of 2h 49m (169 minutes).
- What genre is Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino?
- Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino is a Music film.