The Ghosts of Versailles
Synopsis
What happened to Figaro and his friends after the events told in Rossini’s and Mozart’s operas? One possible sequel is told in John Corigliano’s “grand opera buffa” The Ghosts of Versailles—an uproariously funny and deeply moving work inspired by Beaumarchais’s third Figaro play, La Mère Coupable, and commissioned by the Met to celebrate its 100th anniversary. This telecast captures its world premiere run, conducted by James Levine. Håkan Hagegård is Beaumarchais, Figaro’s creator, who is deeply in love with Marie Antoinette (Teresa Stratas in a heart-searing performance) and determined to rewrite history and save her from the guillotine. A young Renée Fleming, at the beginning of her international career, sings the unfaithful Rosina. Gino Quilico is the wily Figaro who tries to take matters in his own hands, and Marilyn Horne stops the show as the exotic entertainer Samira.
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Teresa Stratas
Marie Antoinette
Håkan Hagegård
Beaumarchais
Gino Quilico
Figaro
Renée Fleming
Rosina
Marilyn Horne
Samira
Graham Clark
Bégearss
Judith Christin
Susanna
Peter Kazaras
Count Almaviva
Tracy Dahl
Florestine
Neil Rosenshein
Léon
Stella Zambalis
Cherubino
Wilbur Pauley
Wilhelm
Jane Shaulis
Elegant Woman in a Hat
Richard Drews
The Marquis
James Courtney
Louis XVI
Ara Berberian
Suleyman Pasha
Dean Badolato
The Pasha's Page
Philip Cokorinos
English Ambassador
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, Colin Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. Hoffman
- Original Score
- John Corigliano
- Original Title
- The Ghosts of Versailles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, Colin Graham
William M. Hoffman
John Corigliano
Gary Bradley
Peter Gelb, Daniel Anker
Department Leadership Roster
William M. Hoffman
Writer
John Corigliano
Original Music Composer
Gary Bradley
Editor
Brian Large
Director
Colin Graham
Director
Daniel Anker
Producer
Daniel Anker
Producer
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What is The Ghosts of Versailles about?
What happened to Figaro and his friends after the events told in Rossini’s and Mozart’s operas? One possible sequel is told in John Corigliano’s “grand opera buffa” The Ghosts of Versailles—an uproariously funny and deeply moving work inspired by Beaumarchais’s third Figaro play, La Mère Coupable, and commissioned by the Met to celebrate its 100th anniversary. This telecast captures its world premiere run, conducted by James Levine. Håkan Hagegård is Beaumarchais, Figaro’s creator, who is deeply in love with Marie Antoinette (Teresa Stratas in a heart-searing performance) and determined to rewrite history and save her from the guillotine. A young Renée Fleming, at the beginning of her international career, sings the unfaithful Rosina. Gino Quilico is the wily Figaro who tries to take matters in his own hands, and Marilyn Horne stops the show as the exotic entertainer Samira.
Who directed The Ghosts of Versailles?
The Ghosts of Versailles was directed by Brian Large, Colin Graham.
Who stars in The Ghosts of Versailles?
The principal cast of The Ghosts of Versailles includes Teresa Stratas, Håkan Hagegård, Gino Quilico, Renée Fleming, Marilyn Horne.
When was The Ghosts of Versailles released and how long is it?
The Ghosts of Versailles was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghosts of Versailles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghosts of Versailles was composed by John Corigliano.