Le Trouvère (2019)
"This is a family tragedy, and in many ways, it is a very contemporary story." This is how Robert Wilson described Il trovatore, or Le Trouvère in its French version, commissioned from Verdi after the incredible success of the premiere of his Italian version in 1853. With a few changes and alterations to the original music, this version was first performed in 1857 at the Paris Opera. A light show unique to the stage director unfolds in the cold architecture, creating the perfect framing for Verdi’s music, dramatic and dark in this timeless opera.
Director: Robert Wilson
Runtime: 174 min
Release Date: September 1, 2019
Cast
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Robert Wilson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Trouvère about?
- "This is a family tragedy, and in many ways, it is a very contemporary story." This is how Robert Wilson described Il trovatore, or Le Trouvère in its French version, commissioned from Verdi after the incredible success of the premiere of his Italian version in 1853. With a few changes and alterations to the original music, this version was first performed in 1857 at the Paris Opera. A light show unique to the stage director unfolds in the cold architecture, creating the perfect framing for Verdi’s music, dramatic and dark in this timeless opera.
- Who directed Le Trouvère?
- Le Trouvère was directed by Robert Wilson.
- Who stars in Le Trouvère?
- Le Trouvère stars Giuseppe Gipali, Franco Vassallo, Marco Spotti, Luca Casalin, Roberta Mantegna, Nino Surguladze.
- How long is Le Trouvère?
- Le Trouvère has a runtime of 2h 54m (174 minutes).