Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites (2019)
Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Poulenc’s devastating story of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the touching role of Blanche and soprano Karita Mattila, a legend in her own time, returns to the Met as the Prioress.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 169 min
Release Date: May 11, 2019
Cast
- David Portillo - Chevalier de la Force
- Jean-François Lapointe - Marquis de la Force
- Isabel Leonard - Blanche de la Force
- Eduardo Valdes - Thierry
- Karita Mattila - Madame de Croissy
- Erin Morley - Sister Constance
- Karen Cargill - Mother Marie
- Paul Corona - Javelinot
- Renée Fleming - Self - Host
- Yannick Nézet-Séguin - Self - Conductor
Music: Francis Poulenc
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Original Language: en
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: Gary Halvorson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites about?
- Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Poulenc’s devastating story of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the touching role of Blanche and soprano Karita Mattila, a legend in her own time, returns to the Met as the Prioress.
- Who directed Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites?
- Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites was directed by Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites?
- Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites stars David Portillo, Jean-François Lapointe, Isabel Leonard, Eduardo Valdes, Karita Mattila, Erin Morley.
- How long is Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites?
- Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites has a runtime of 2h 49m (169 minutes).
- What genre is Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites?
- Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites is a Drama, Music film.
- What are the themes of Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites?
- The themes of Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.