Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen
Synopsis
The Snow Queen is Hans Abrahamsen's first opera, composed to a self-penned libretto, based on Hans Christian Andersen's eponymous fairy tale. Following an in-depth study of the topic of snow and a life-long obsession with Andersen's fairy tales, Abrahamsen composed the opera between 2014 and 2018. Hans Abrahamsen's music, with it's smooth transitions and subtly modified repeats, lends the lyrics both depth and lightness. He is keen to point out the range of avenues for interpretation available. " It's possible to read the fairy tale in a variety of ways. It contains many mysteries which are open to numerous interpretations." Accompanying Barbara Hannigan is a top-class ensemble of singers, including Peter Rose, Katarinya Dalayman and Rachael Wilson. Cornelius Meister is the musical director, currently general music director at the Staatsoper Stuttgart.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 2022
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- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Abrahamsen
- Original Title
- Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Bayerische Staatsoper
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Abrahamsen
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Hans Abrahamsen
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What is Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen about?
The Snow Queen is Hans Abrahamsen's first opera, composed to a self-penned libretto, based on Hans Christian Andersen's eponymous fairy tale. Following an in-depth study of the topic of snow and a life-long obsession with Andersen's fairy tales, Abrahamsen composed the opera between 2014 and 2018. Hans Abrahamsen's music, with it's smooth transitions and subtly modified repeats, lends the lyrics both depth and lightness. He is keen to point out the range of avenues for interpretation available. " It's possible to read the fairy tale in a variety of ways. It contains many mysteries which are open to numerous interpretations." Accompanying Barbara Hannigan is a top-class ensemble of singers, including Peter Rose, Katarinya Dalayman and Rachael Wilson. Cornelius Meister is the musical director, currently general music director at the Staatsoper Stuttgart.
Who directed Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen?
Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen?
The principal cast of Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen includes Barbara Hannigan, Rachael Wilson, Katarina Dalayman, Peter Rose, Caroline Wettergreen.
When was Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen released and how long is it?
Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.