L'italiana in Algeri (1986)
L'ITALIANA IN ALGERI is an operatic dramma giocoso in two acts by Gioachino Rossini to an Italian libretto by Angelo Anelli. Rossini composed L'italiana in Algeri when he was 21 in either 18 or 27 days, depending on which source one believes (Rossini, not surprisingly, pegged it at 18). It premiered at the Teatro San Benedetto in Venice on 22 May 1813. The music is characteristic of Rossini's style, remarkable for its fusion of sustained, manic energy with elegant, pristine melodies. The plot, in brief: Isabella’s lover Lindoro has been kidnapped, and in her search for him she is shipwrecked and taken captive by Mustafa, Bey of Algiers. To her amazement and delight, she finds Lindoro among the Bey’s prisoners. Isabella hatches a plot that involves flirtation and stealth, and together she and Lindoro escape. Marilyn Horne, Pablo Montarsolo, Douglas Ahistedt, and Allan Monk star in this legendary Metropolitan Opera production conducted by James Levine.
Cast
- Marilyn Horne - Isabella
- Paolo Montarsolo - Mustafà
- Douglas Ahlstedt - Lindoro
- Allan Monk - Taddeo
- Myra Merritt - Elvira
- Diane Kesling - Zulma
- Spiro Malas - Haly
- MET Orchestra - Orchestra
Screenplay
Keywords
opera, opera live performance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is L'italiana in Algeri about?
- L'ITALIANA IN ALGERI is an operatic dramma giocoso in two acts by Gioachino Rossini to an Italian libretto by Angelo Anelli. Rossini composed L'italiana in Algeri when he was 21 in either 18 or 27 days, depending on which source one believes (Rossini, not surprisingly, pegged it at 18). It premiered at the Teatro San Benedetto in Venice on 22 May 1813. The music is characteristic of Rossini's style, remarkable for its fusion of sustained, manic energy with elegant, pristine melodies. The plot, in brief: Isabella’s lover Lindoro has been kidnapped, and in her search for him she is shipwrecked and taken captive by Mustafa, Bey of Algiers. To her amazement and delight, she finds Lindoro among the Bey’s prisoners. Isabella hatches a plot that involves flirtation and stealth, and together she and Lindoro escape. Marilyn Horne, Pablo Montarsolo, Douglas Ahistedt, and Allan Monk star in this legendary Metropolitan Opera production conducted by James Levine.
- Who directed L'italiana in Algeri?
- L'italiana in Algeri was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Brian Large.
- Who stars in L'italiana in Algeri?
- L'italiana in Algeri stars Marilyn Horne, Paolo Montarsolo, Douglas Ahlstedt, Allan Monk, Myra Merritt, Diane Kesling.
- How long is L'italiana in Algeri?
- L'italiana in Algeri has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is L'italiana in Algeri?
- L'italiana in Algeri is a Music film.
- Where was L'italiana in Algeri produced?
- L'italiana in Algeri was produced in United States of America.