Alceste
Synopsis
John Eliot Gardiner conducts Gluck’s 1776 French version of “Alceste” at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Soprano Anne Sofie von Otter takes the title role of Alceste, Queen of Thessaly, who offers to die at the hands of the gods in place of her husband, Admète (Paul Groves), so that the people will not lose their king. Alceste is then saved from the underworld by Hercule (Dietrich Henschel).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1999
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wilson
- Original Title
- Alceste
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wilson
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Robert Wilson
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alceste
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What is Alceste about?
John Eliot Gardiner conducts Gluck’s 1776 French version of “Alceste” at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Soprano Anne Sofie von Otter takes the title role of Alceste, Queen of Thessaly, who offers to die at the hands of the gods in place of her husband, Admète (Paul Groves), so that the people will not lose their king. Alceste is then saved from the underworld by Hercule (Dietrich Henschel).
Who directed Alceste?
Alceste was directed by Robert Wilson.
Who stars in Alceste?
The principal cast of Alceste includes Anne Sofie von Otter, Paul Groves, Dietrich Henschel, Yann Beuron, Ludovic Tézier.
When was Alceste released and how long is it?
Alceste was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.