Rossini: Armida (2010)
It is a rare opera indeed that calls for one soprano diva and no fewer than six tenors. Mary Zimmerman’s fanciful production of Rossini’s drama, designed by Richard Hudson and with choreography by Graciela Daniele, provides the perfect setting for superstar Renée Fleming’s captivating performance of the title role. A beautiful but evil sorceress in the times of the Crusades, Armida sets out to regain the love of the Frankish knight Rinaldo (Lawrence Brownlee) by putting her magical spells on him. She at first succeeds to draw him into her web of sorcery, but ultimately divine intervention—and his fellow soldiers—free Rinaldo from his enchantment—much to the vengeful fury of Armida and her demons.
Director: Gary Halvorson, Mary Zimmerman
Genre: Music
Runtime: 171 min
Release Date: May 1, 2010
Cast
- Renée Fleming - Armida
- Lawrence Brownlee - Rinaldo
- John Osborn - Goffredo
- Barry Banks - Gernando / Carlo
- Kobie van Rensburg - Ubaldo
- Yeghishe Manucharyan - Eustazio
- Keith Miller - Astarotte
- Peter Volpe - Idraote
- Teele Ude - Love
- Isaac Scranton - Revenge
Screenplay
Music: Gioacchino Rossini
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera, opera live performance
More Films by Director: Gary Halvorson, Mary Zimmerman
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rossini: Armida about?
- It is a rare opera indeed that calls for one soprano diva and no fewer than six tenors. Mary Zimmerman’s fanciful production of Rossini’s drama, designed by Richard Hudson and with choreography by Graciela Daniele, provides the perfect setting for superstar Renée Fleming’s captivating performance of the title role. A beautiful but evil sorceress in the times of the Crusades, Armida sets out to regain the love of the Frankish knight Rinaldo (Lawrence Brownlee) by putting her magical spells on him. She at first succeeds to draw him into her web of sorcery, but ultimately divine intervention—and his fellow soldiers—free Rinaldo from his enchantment—much to the vengeful fury of Armida and her demons.
- Who directed Rossini: Armida?
- Rossini: Armida was directed by Gary Halvorson, Mary Zimmerman.
- Who stars in Rossini: Armida?
- Rossini: Armida stars Renée Fleming, Lawrence Brownlee, John Osborn, Barry Banks, Kobie van Rensburg, Yeghishe Manucharyan.
- How long is Rossini: Armida?
- Rossini: Armida has a runtime of 2h 51m (171 minutes).
- What genre is Rossini: Armida?
- Rossini: Armida is a Music film.
- Where was Rossini: Armida produced?
- Rossini: Armida was produced in United States of America.