Rossini: Armida (2017)
Stage director Mariame Clément takes a critical look at the Crusades with her 2015 production of Rossini’s rarely-performed Armida. Premiered on November 11, 1817 at Naples’s Teatro di San Carlo, the three-act opera tells the tale of a cunning sorceress who manipulates a group of knights defending Jerusalem to abandon their posts and cast aside their noble and heroic ideals.
Runtime: 161 min
Release Date: January 13, 2017
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Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rossini: Armida about?
- Stage director Mariame Clément takes a critical look at the Crusades with her 2015 production of Rossini’s rarely-performed Armida. Premiered on November 11, 1817 at Naples’s Teatro di San Carlo, the three-act opera tells the tale of a cunning sorceress who manipulates a group of knights defending Jerusalem to abandon their posts and cast aside their noble and heroic ideals.
- Who stars in Rossini: Armida?
- Rossini: Armida stars Carmen Romeu, Enea Scala, Robert McPherson, Dario Schmunck, Leonard Bernad, Adam Smith.
- How long is Rossini: Armida?
- Rossini: Armida has a runtime of 2h 41m (161 minutes).