Pelleas et Melisande
“Berliner Philharmoniker”
Synopsis
Thriller, intimate play, relationship drama: Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande is all that and much more. The New York Times wrote about this performance with Simon Rattle: “The result exceeds even the expectations raised by the Bach Passions. Peter Sellars perfectly conveys the human essence of Maurice Maeterlinck's drama. The singers are as great as one could wish for.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sellars
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Debussy
- Original Title
- Pelleas et Melisande
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sellars
Claude Debussy
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sellars
Director
Claude Debussy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pelleas et Melisande
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What is Pelleas et Melisande about?
Thriller, intimate play, relationship drama: Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande is all that and much more. The New York Times wrote about this performance with Simon Rattle: “The result exceeds even the expectations raised by the Bach Passions. Peter Sellars perfectly conveys the human essence of Maurice Maeterlinck's drama. The singers are as great as one could wish for.
Who directed Pelleas et Melisande?
Pelleas et Melisande was directed by Peter Sellars.
Who stars in Pelleas et Melisande?
The principal cast of Pelleas et Melisande includes Magdalena Kožená, Christian Gerhaher, Franz-Josef Selig, Gerald Finley, Elias Mädler.
When was Pelleas et Melisande released and how long is it?
Pelleas et Melisande was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.