Il Mondo della Luna
“Teatro di San Carlo”
Synopsis
Il mondo della luna (1777) is a sparkling comic opera by Joseph Haydn, with a witty libretto based on Carlo Goldoni’s play. In this award-winning production from the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, co-produced with Teatro Arriaga in Bilbao, visionary director Emilio Sagi crafts a whimsical journey that earned Best New Opera Production at the 2014 Teatro Campoamor Lyric Awards. Set in a world where imagination and deception collide, the story follows the gullible Buonafede, an old man tricked into believing he’s been transported to the moon. Goldoni’s sharp satire on human credulity meets Haydn’s elegant, playful score, full of creative flourishes and refined humor. Known as the father of the symphony and string quartet, Haydn’s operatic genius shines in this delightful fable, long overshadowed by his contemporaries but brought to vivid life in a production brimming with charm, humor, and lunar magic. Prepare for a journey where the moon feels closer than ever!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Sagi
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Haydn
- Original Title
- Il Mondo della Luna
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- Teatro di San Carlo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Sagi
Joseph Haydn
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Haydn
Writer
Emilio Sagi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Il Mondo della Luna
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What is Il Mondo della Luna about?
Il mondo della luna (1777) is a sparkling comic opera by Joseph Haydn, with a witty libretto based on Carlo Goldoni’s play. In this award-winning production from the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, co-produced with Teatro Arriaga in Bilbao, visionary director Emilio Sagi crafts a whimsical journey that earned Best New Opera Production at the 2014 Teatro Campoamor Lyric Awards. Set in a world where imagination and deception collide, the story follows the gullible Buonafede, an old man tricked into believing he’s been transported to the moon. Goldoni’s sharp satire on human credulity meets Haydn’s elegant, playful score, full of creative flourishes and refined humor. Known as the father of the symphony and string quartet, Haydn’s operatic genius shines in this delightful fable, long overshadowed by his contemporaries but brought to vivid life in a production brimming with charm, humor, and lunar magic. Prepare for a journey where the moon feels closer than ever!
Who directed Il Mondo della Luna?
Il Mondo della Luna was directed by Emilio Sagi.
Who stars in Il Mondo della Luna?
The principal cast of Il Mondo della Luna includes Philippe Do, Giuseppina Bridelli, Roberto De Candia, Hélène Guilmette, Alessandra Marianelli.
When was Il Mondo della Luna released and how long is it?
Il Mondo della Luna was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.