Le Roi Arthus
“King Arthur”
Synopsis
Idealism, treachery, honor, and perfidy collide in this richly lyrical opera by French composer Ernest Chausson. This opulently scored work, which premiered in 1903, lays bare the tragedy of King Arthur’s betrayal at the hands of his queen Genièvre and his trusted knight Lancelot. Considered one of the finest examples of French romanticism, King Arthur (Le roi Arthus) was composer Chausson’s only opera—his own composing career was tragically cut short by his early death at age 44. Performed by a stellar cast, helmed by baritone Norman Garrett, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, and tenor Matthew White, this production of King Arthur takes us to a world in the midst of upheaval where long-standing codes of honor and loyalty no longer hold sway.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Habib Azar
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Chausson
- Original Title
- Le Roi Arthus
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Habib Azar
Ernest Chausson
Nick Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Habib Azar
Director
Nick Sherman
Director of Photography
Kaye Voyce
Costume Design
Ernest Chausson
Writer
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What is Le Roi Arthus about?
Idealism, treachery, honor, and perfidy collide in this richly lyrical opera by French composer Ernest Chausson. This opulently scored work, which premiered in 1903, lays bare the tragedy of King Arthur’s betrayal at the hands of his queen Genièvre and his trusted knight Lancelot. Considered one of the finest examples of French romanticism, King Arthur (Le roi Arthus) was composer Chausson’s only opera—his own composing career was tragically cut short by his early death at age 44. Performed by a stellar cast, helmed by baritone Norman Garrett, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, and tenor Matthew White, this production of King Arthur takes us to a world in the midst of upheaval where long-standing codes of honor and loyalty no longer hold sway.
Who directed Le Roi Arthus?
Le Roi Arthus was directed by Habib Azar.
Who stars in Le Roi Arthus?
The principal cast of Le Roi Arthus includes Norman Garrett, Sasha Cooke, Matthew White, Justin Austin, Andrew Bidlack.
When was Le Roi Arthus released and how long is it?
Le Roi Arthus was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 43m.