The Ghosts of Versailles (1992)
What happened to Figaro and his friends after the events told in Rossini’s and Mozart’s operas? One possible sequel is told in John Corigliano’s “grand opera buffa” The Ghosts of Versailles—an uproariously funny and deeply moving work inspired by Beaumarchais’s third Figaro play, La Mère Coupable, and commissioned by the Met to celebrate its 100th anniversary. This telecast captures its world premiere run, conducted by James Levine. Håkan Hagegård is Beaumarchais, Figaro’s creator, who is deeply in love with Marie Antoinette (Teresa Stratas in a heart-searing performance) and determined to rewrite history and save her from the guillotine. A young Renée Fleming, at the beginning of her international career, sings the unfaithful Rosina. Gino Quilico is the wily Figaro who tries to take matters in his own hands, and Marilyn Horne stops the show as the exotic entertainer Samira.
Cast
- Teresa Stratas - Marie Antoinette
- Håkan Hagegård - Beaumarchais
- Gino Quilico - Figaro
- Renée Fleming - Rosina
- Marilyn Horne - Samira
- Graham Clark - Bégearss
- Judith Christin - Susanna
- Peter Kazaras - Count Almaviva
- Tracy Dahl - Florestine
- Neil Rosenshein - Léon
Screenplay
Keywords
opera, french revolution, opera live performance, the metropolitan opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ghosts of Versailles about?
- What happened to Figaro and his friends after the events told in Rossini’s and Mozart’s operas? One possible sequel is told in John Corigliano’s “grand opera buffa” The Ghosts of Versailles—an uproariously funny and deeply moving work inspired by Beaumarchais’s third Figaro play, La Mère Coupable, and commissioned by the Met to celebrate its 100th anniversary. This telecast captures its world premiere run, conducted by James Levine. Håkan Hagegård is Beaumarchais, Figaro’s creator, who is deeply in love with Marie Antoinette (Teresa Stratas in a heart-searing performance) and determined to rewrite history and save her from the guillotine. A young Renée Fleming, at the beginning of her international career, sings the unfaithful Rosina. Gino Quilico is the wily Figaro who tries to take matters in his own hands, and Marilyn Horne stops the show as the exotic entertainer Samira.
- Who directed The Ghosts of Versailles?
- The Ghosts of Versailles was directed by Brian Large, Colin Graham.
- Who stars in The Ghosts of Versailles?
- The Ghosts of Versailles stars Teresa Stratas, Håkan Hagegård, Gino Quilico, Renée Fleming, Marilyn Horne, Graham Clark.
- How long is The Ghosts of Versailles?
- The Ghosts of Versailles has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
- What genre is The Ghosts of Versailles?
- The Ghosts of Versailles is a Music film.
- Where was The Ghosts of Versailles produced?
- The Ghosts of Versailles was produced in United States of America.