Gounod: Faust (2011)
The Metropolitan Opera: Faust
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann is riveting as the title character of Gounod’s popular opera, seen in this Live in HD presentation of Des McAnuff’s thrilling 2011 production that places the mythical and timeless story in an early 20th-century setting. René Pape as Méphistophélès is menacing and elegant in equal measure, and Marina Poplavskaya delivers a searingly intense portrayal of the innocent Marguerite. Russell Braun as her brother, Valentin, shines in his Act II aria. On the podium, Yannick Nézet-Séguin brings out all the lyricism and drama of Gounod’s score.
Director: Barbara Willis Sweete
Genre: Music
Runtime: 190 min
Release Date: December 10, 2011
Cast
- Jonas Kaufmann - Faust
- René Pape - Mephistophélès
- Marina Poplavskaya - Marguerite
- Michele Losier - Siébel
- Russell Braun - Valentin
- Wendy White - Marthe
- Jonathan Beyer - Wagner
- Joyce DiDonato - Self - Host
- MET Orchestra
Screenplay
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Original Story)
- Michel Carré
- Jules Barbier
Music: Charles Gounod
Production: Decca
Country: United States of America
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
opera, opera live performance, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: Barbara Willis Sweete
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gounod: Faust about?
- Tenor Jonas Kaufmann is riveting as the title character of Gounod’s popular opera, seen in this Live in HD presentation of Des McAnuff’s thrilling 2011 production that places the mythical and timeless story in an early 20th-century setting. René Pape as Méphistophélès is menacing and elegant in equal measure, and Marina Poplavskaya delivers a searingly intense portrayal of the innocent Marguerite. Russell Braun as her brother, Valentin, shines in his Act II aria. On the podium, Yannick Nézet-Séguin brings out all the lyricism and drama of Gounod’s score.
- Who directed Gounod: Faust?
- Gounod: Faust was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
- Who stars in Gounod: Faust?
- Gounod: Faust stars Jonas Kaufmann, René Pape, Marina Poplavskaya, Michele Losier, Russell Braun, Wendy White.
- How long is Gounod: Faust?
- Gounod: Faust has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
- What genre is Gounod: Faust?
- Gounod: Faust is a Music film.
- Where was Gounod: Faust produced?
- Gounod: Faust was produced in United States of America.