Le Grand Macabre (2011)
Premiered in Stockholm in 1978, the work is based on a play by Michel de Ghelderode (1898-1962) and unfolds in an imaginary land inspired by the famous Dutch painter Pieter Brueghel the Elder: Nekrotzar, the Grand Macabre, announces the end of the world; but in a land ruled by eros, alcohol and corruption, his plan to unleash the Apocalypse bursts like a soap bubble. LIVE RECORDING FROM THE GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU, BARCELONA, 2011
Director: Alex Olle, Valentina Carrasco
Genre: Music
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: November 19, 2011
Cast
- Simon Butteriss - Black Minister
- Chris Merritt - Piet the Pot
- Inés Moraleda - Amando
- Ana Puche - Amanda
- Werner Van Mechelen - Nekrotzar
- Frode Olsen - Astradamors
- Ning Liang - Mescalina
- Barbara Hannigan - Venus / Gepopo
- Brian Asawa - Prince Go-Go
- Francisco Vas - White Minister
Screenplay
Production: Arthaus Musik, Unitel Classica
Country: Spain
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Grand Macabre about?
- Premiered in Stockholm in 1978, the work is based on a play by Michel de Ghelderode (1898-1962) and unfolds in an imaginary land inspired by the famous Dutch painter Pieter Brueghel the Elder: Nekrotzar, the Grand Macabre, announces the end of the world; but in a land ruled by eros, alcohol and corruption, his plan to unleash the Apocalypse bursts like a soap bubble. LIVE RECORDING FROM THE GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU, BARCELONA, 2011
- Who directed Le Grand Macabre?
- Le Grand Macabre was directed by Alex Olle, Valentina Carrasco.
- Who stars in Le Grand Macabre?
- Le Grand Macabre stars Simon Butteriss, Chris Merritt, Inés Moraleda, Ana Puche, Werner Van Mechelen, Frode Olsen.
- How long is Le Grand Macabre?
- Le Grand Macabre has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Le Grand Macabre?
- Le Grand Macabre is a Music film.
- Where was Le Grand Macabre produced?
- Le Grand Macabre was produced in Spain.