Handel: Admeto
Admeto
Synopsis
Axel Kohler, the internationally renowned countertenor has brought Admeto into the modern era in timeless style by the skillful application of imaginative theatrical digressions. Köhler's production at the Halle Opernhaus revisits a work that encompasses comedy, tragedy and almost absurd grotesqueness, couching it in the convincing metaphor of a modern hospital.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Matthias Rexroth
Admeto, King of Thessaly
Romelia Lichtenstein
Alceste, wife of Admeto
Mechthild Bach
Antigona, a Trojan princess
Tim Mead
Trasimede, brother of Admeto
Raimund Nolte
Hercules
Melanie Hirsch
Orindo, a courtier
Gerd Vogel
Meraspe, confident of Antigona
Howard Arman
Oracle of Apollo (Voice)
Axel Köhler
Oracle of Apollo (Voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Axel Köhler, Ute Feudel
- Original Title
- Admeto
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 16m
- Production Studios
- Arthaus Musik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Axel Köhler, Ute Feudel
Department Leadership Roster
Axel Köhler
Director
Ute Feudel
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Handel: Admeto about?
Axel Kohler, the internationally renowned countertenor has brought Admeto into the modern era in timeless style by the skillful application of imaginative theatrical digressions. Köhler's production at the Halle Opernhaus revisits a work that encompasses comedy, tragedy and almost absurd grotesqueness, couching it in the convincing metaphor of a modern hospital.
Who directed Handel: Admeto?
Handel: Admeto was directed by Axel Köhler, Ute Feudel.
Who stars in Handel: Admeto?
The principal cast of Handel: Admeto includes Matthias Rexroth, Romelia Lichtenstein, Mechthild Bach, Tim Mead, Raimund Nolte.
When was Handel: Admeto released and how long is it?
Handel: Admeto was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 3h 16m.