The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka (2014)

The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka (2014) poster

Renée Fleming sings one of her signature roles, the title character in Dvořák’s sumptuously melodic Rusalka. The story of the opera, which is about a water spirit’s tragic romance with a human prince, is drawn from several folktale sources including Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid.” Star conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a cast that also includes Piotr Beczala as the handsome Prince whom Rusalka yearns to love; Dolora Zajick as the cackling swamp witch Ježibaba; Emily Magee as the Foreign Princess, Rusalka’s rival; and John Relyea as Rusalka’s father, the Water Sprite.

Director: Otto Schenk
Genre: Music
Runtime: 174 min
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Screenplay

Music: Antonín Dvořák
Production: Decca, The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Český
Original Language: en

Keywords

opera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka about?
Renée Fleming sings one of her signature roles, the title character in Dvořák’s sumptuously melodic Rusalka. The story of the opera, which is about a water spirit’s tragic romance with a human prince, is drawn from several folktale sources including Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid.” Star conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a cast that also includes Piotr Beczala as the handsome Prince whom Rusalka yearns to love; Dolora Zajick as the cackling swamp witch Ježibaba; Emily Magee as the Foreign Princess, Rusalka’s rival; and John Relyea as Rusalka’s father, the Water Sprite.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka?
The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka was directed by Otto Schenk.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka?
The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka stars Renée Fleming, Piotr Beczała, Dolora Zajick, Emily Magee, John Relyea, Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka?
The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka has a runtime of 2h 54m (174 minutes).
What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka?
The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka is a Music film.
Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka produced?
The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka was produced in United States of America.