Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria
Synopsis
After ten years battling in the Trojan War—and another ten on an epic journey homeward—Ulysses returns to his homeland. Disguised as a beggar, the king of Ithaca must recover his wife, his son, and his people... Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (Venice, 1640), directed here by Klaus-Michael Grüber and conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, achieves a perfect dramatic balance, stirring the imagination and instantly transporting the viewer to a long-ago time. The all-star cast features one of the earliest recorded appearances by the great Jonas Kaufmann, who makes his presence felt as Ulisse's son Telemaco.
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Vesselina Kasarova
Pénélope
Dietrich Henschel
L'humanita fragilita / Ulisse
Malin Hartelius
Melanto
Isabel Rey
Minerva/ Amore
Martina Janková
Fortuna/ Giunone
Cornelia Kallisch
Ericlea
Jonas Kaufmann
Telemaco
Rudolf Schasching
Iro
Reinhard Mayr
Antinoo
Martin Zysset
Pisandro
Thomas Mohr
Eumete
Martin Oro
Anfinimo
Pavel Daniluk
Nettuno
Giuseppe Scorsin
Tempo
Anton Scharinger
Giove
Boguslaw Bidzinski
Eurimaco
Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Lui-même, chef d'orchestre
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix Breisach
- Screenplay & Story
- Giacomo Badoaro, Homer
- Original Score
- Claudio Monteverdi
- Original Title
- Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Studios
- Opernhaus Zürich
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix Breisach
Giacomo Badoaro, Homer
Claudio Monteverdi
Department Leadership Roster
Felix Breisach
Director
Giacomo Badoaro
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria
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What is Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria about?
After ten years battling in the Trojan War—and another ten on an epic journey homeward—Ulysses returns to his homeland. Disguised as a beggar, the king of Ithaca must recover his wife, his son, and his people... Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (Venice, 1640), directed here by Klaus-Michael Grüber and conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, achieves a perfect dramatic balance, stirring the imagination and instantly transporting the viewer to a long-ago time. The all-star cast features one of the earliest recorded appearances by the great Jonas Kaufmann, who makes his presence felt as Ulisse's son Telemaco.
Who directed Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria?
Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria was directed by Felix Breisach.
Who stars in Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria?
The principal cast of Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria includes Vesselina Kasarova, Dietrich Henschel, Malin Hartelius, Isabel Rey, Martina Janková.
When was Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria released and how long is it?
Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Claudio Monteverdi: il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria was composed by Claudio Monteverdi.