L’Italiana in Algeri (1987)

L’Italiana in Algeri (1987) poster

Live performance from the Schwetzinger Festspiele, 1987. At the age of 21, Italian composer Giacchino Rossini penned the masterful comic opera “L’Italiana in Algeri” (“The Italian Girl in Algiers”) in less than a month. The composer’s youthful exuberance comes across in this infectious 1987 performance. Though she’s known mainly for her Wagner roles, acclaimed German mezzo-soprano Doris Soffel shines in the title role of Isabella. Ralf Weikert conducts, and Mauro Pagano oversees sets and costumes.

Director: Claus Viller
Genre: Music
Runtime: 149 min
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Screenplay

Music: Gioacchino Rossini
Production: ArtHaus
Country: Germany
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

opera, opera live performance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is L’Italiana in Algeri about?
Live performance from the Schwetzinger Festspiele, 1987. At the age of 21, Italian composer Giacchino Rossini penned the masterful comic opera “L’Italiana in Algeri” (“The Italian Girl in Algiers”) in less than a month. The composer’s youthful exuberance comes across in this infectious 1987 performance. Though she’s known mainly for her Wagner roles, acclaimed German mezzo-soprano Doris Soffel shines in the title role of Isabella. Ralf Weikert conducts, and Mauro Pagano oversees sets and costumes.
Who directed L’Italiana in Algeri?
L’Italiana in Algeri was directed by Claus Viller.
Who stars in L’Italiana in Algeri?
L’Italiana in Algeri stars Doris Soffel , Robert Gambill, Günter von Kannen, Enric Serra, Nuccia Focile, Susan Maclean.
How long is L’Italiana in Algeri?
L’Italiana in Algeri has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 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 Germany.