Alceste (2008)
The special aspect of the opera Alceste is its designation as the "first opera in the German language." The ancient drama about Alceste was written in the form of a play for theater by the Enlightenment playwright Christoph Marlin Wieland and set to music by the acclaimed late-18th-century composer Anton Schweitzer. This performance of the newly edited opera based on the historic play was begging to be captured on DVD. The demanding singing parts are delivered in brilliant manner by the four soloists, ably accompanied by Concerto Koln, one of the most renowned early music ensembles.
Runtime: 156 min
Release Date: September 9, 2008
Cast
- Simone Schneider - Alceste
- Christoph Genz - Admet
- Cyndia Sieden - Parthenia
- Josef Wagner - Herkules
Screenplay
Music: Anton Schweitzer
Original Language: de
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alceste about?
- The special aspect of the opera Alceste is its designation as the "first opera in the German language." The ancient drama about Alceste was written in the form of a play for theater by the Enlightenment playwright Christoph Marlin Wieland and set to music by the acclaimed late-18th-century composer Anton Schweitzer. This performance of the newly edited opera based on the historic play was begging to be captured on DVD. The demanding singing parts are delivered in brilliant manner by the four soloists, ably accompanied by Concerto Koln, one of the most renowned early music ensembles.
- Who stars in Alceste?
- Alceste stars Simone Schneider, Christoph Genz, Cyndia Sieden, Josef Wagner.
- How long is Alceste?
- Alceste has a runtime of 2h 36m (156 minutes).