Berlioz: Les Troyens
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Synopsis
Berlioz’s colossal masterpiece requires stupendous forces—dozens of soloists, enormous chorus, orchestra and ballet, a superb conductor who understands the uniqueness of the score—plus a production that does visual justice to the work. “A stupendous achievement” was one critic’s assessment of Peter Wexler’s inventive production. And with James Levine’s wizardry galvanizing the marvelous all-star cast, this is truly a gem. Plácido Domingo is the legendary hero Aeneas, Jessye Norman the obsessed prophetess Cassandra, and Tatiana Troyanos is Queen Dido, who commits suicide when Aeneas leaves her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Hector Berlioz
- Original Score
- Hector Berlioz
- Original Title
- Berlioz: Les Troyens
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 4h 10m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large
Hector Berlioz
Hector Berlioz
Department Leadership Roster
Hector Berlioz
Original Music Composer
Hector Berlioz
Writer
Brian Large
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berlioz: Les Troyens
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What is Berlioz: Les Troyens about?
Berlioz’s colossal masterpiece requires stupendous forces—dozens of soloists, enormous chorus, orchestra and ballet, a superb conductor who understands the uniqueness of the score—plus a production that does visual justice to the work. “A stupendous achievement” was one critic’s assessment of Peter Wexler’s inventive production. And with James Levine’s wizardry galvanizing the marvelous all-star cast, this is truly a gem. Plácido Domingo is the legendary hero Aeneas, Jessye Norman the obsessed prophetess Cassandra, and Tatiana Troyanos is Queen Dido, who commits suicide when Aeneas leaves her.
Who directed Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was directed by Brian Large.
Who stars in Berlioz: Les Troyens?
The principal cast of Berlioz: Les Troyens includes Tatiana Troyanos, Jessye Norman, Plácido Domingo, Allan Monk, Paul Plishka.
When was Berlioz: Les Troyens released and how long is it?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 4h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Berlioz: Les Troyens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Berlioz: Les Troyens was composed by Hector Berlioz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).