Il Trovatore (2014)

Verdi's opera Il Trovatore, recorded during the 2014 Salzburg Festival.

The Count Di Luna believes that his younger brother was murdered years before by a vengeful gypsy but still hopes that he may be alive. When he attempts to court the beautiful Leonora, he is enraged to discover that she has a lover – the troubadour, Manrico. Manrico and the Count duel, and afterwards Manrico reveals to Azucena, the woman he believes to be his mother, that when he had the opportunity to kill the Count he felt something holding him back.

Director: Alvis Hermanis
Genre: Music
Runtime: 149 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: ZDF/Arte, Unitel Classica, ORF
Country: France, Austria, Germany
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

opera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Il Trovatore about?
The Count Di Luna believes that his younger brother was murdered years before by a vengeful gypsy but still hopes that he may be alive. When he attempts to court the beautiful Leonora, he is enraged to discover that she has a lover – the troubadour, Manrico. Manrico and the Count duel, and afterwards Manrico reveals to Azucena, the woman he believes to be his mother, that when he had the opportunity to kill the Count he felt something holding him back.
Who directed Il Trovatore?
Il Trovatore was directed by Alvis Hermanis.
Who stars in Il Trovatore?
Il Trovatore stars Daniele Gatti, Francesco Meli, Anna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Riccardo Zanellato.
How long is Il Trovatore?
Il Trovatore has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
What genre is Il Trovatore?
Il Trovatore is a Music film.
Where was Il Trovatore produced?
Il Trovatore was produced in France, Austria, Germany.