Handel: Admeto (2006)
Axel Kohler, the internationally renowned countertenor has brought Admeto into the modern era in timeless style by the skillful application of imaginative theatrical digressions. Köhler's production at the Halle Opernhaus revisits a work that encompasses comedy, tragedy and almost absurd grotesqueness, couching it in the convincing metaphor of a modern hospital.
Director: Axel Köhler, Ute Feudel
Genre: Music
Runtime: 196 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Cast
- Matthias Rexroth - Admeto, King of Thessaly
- Romelia Lichtenstein - Alceste, wife of Admeto
- Mechthild Bach - Antigona, a Trojan princess
- Tim Mead - Trasimede, brother of Admeto
- Raimund Nolte - Hercules
- Melanie Hirsch - Orindo, a courtier
- Gerd Vogel - Meraspe, confident of Antigona
- Howard Arman - Oracle of Apollo (Voice)
- Axel Köhler - Oracle of Apollo (Voice)
Production: Arthaus Musik
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Handel: Admeto about?
- Axel Kohler, the internationally renowned countertenor has brought Admeto into the modern era in timeless style by the skillful application of imaginative theatrical digressions. Köhler's production at the Halle Opernhaus revisits a work that encompasses comedy, tragedy and almost absurd grotesqueness, couching it in the convincing metaphor of a modern hospital.
- Who directed Handel: Admeto?
- Handel: Admeto was directed by Axel Köhler, Ute Feudel.
- Who stars in Handel: Admeto?
- Handel: Admeto stars Matthias Rexroth, Romelia Lichtenstein, Mechthild Bach, Tim Mead, Raimund Nolte, Melanie Hirsch.
- How long is Handel: Admeto?
- Handel: Admeto has a runtime of 3h 16m (196 minutes).
- What genre is Handel: Admeto?
- Handel: Admeto is a Music film.