Theodora
Synopsis
The Peter Sellars production of Handel's "Theodora", recorded live at the Glyndebourne Festival in May 1996. Dawn Upshaw stars as Theodora, with David Daniels as Didymus, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson as Irene, Richard Croft as Septimius, and Frode Olsen as Valens. William Christie conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sellars
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Morell
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- Theodora
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 28m
- Production Studios
- Warner Classics, Glyndebourne Festival Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sellars
Thomas Morell
Georg Friedrich Händel
Peter Sellars
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sellars
Director
Dumá Ramicová
Costume Design
Peter Sellars
Director of Photography
Georg Friedrich Händel
Original Music Composer
Thomas Morell
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Theodora.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theodora
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What is Theodora about?
The Peter Sellars production of Handel's "Theodora", recorded live at the Glyndebourne Festival in May 1996. Dawn Upshaw stars as Theodora, with David Daniels as Didymus, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson as Irene, Richard Croft as Septimius, and Frode Olsen as Valens. William Christie conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
Who directed Theodora?
Theodora was directed by Peter Sellars.
Who stars in Theodora?
The principal cast of Theodora includes Dawn Upshaw, David Daniels, Frode Olsen, Richard Croft, Lorraine Hunt.
When was Theodora released and how long is it?
Theodora was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 3h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Theodora?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Theodora was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.