Le Grand Macabre
Synopsis
Premiered in Stockholm in 1978, the work is based on a play by Michel de Ghelderode (1898-1962) and unfolds in an imaginary land inspired by the famous Dutch painter Pieter Brueghel the Elder: Nekrotzar, the Grand Macabre, announces the end of the world; but in a land ruled by eros, alcohol and corruption, his plan to unleash the Apocalypse bursts like a soap bubble. LIVE RECORDING FROM THE GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU, BARCELONA, 2011
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valentina Carrasco, Àlex Ollé
- Screenplay & Story
- György Ligeti
- Original Title
- Le Grand Macabre
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Arthaus Musik, Unitel Classica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valentina Carrasco, Àlex Ollé
György Ligeti
Department Leadership Roster
György Ligeti
Writer
Valentina Carrasco
Director
Àlex Ollé
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Grand Macabre
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What is Le Grand Macabre about?
Premiered in Stockholm in 1978, the work is based on a play by Michel de Ghelderode (1898-1962) and unfolds in an imaginary land inspired by the famous Dutch painter Pieter Brueghel the Elder: Nekrotzar, the Grand Macabre, announces the end of the world; but in a land ruled by eros, alcohol and corruption, his plan to unleash the Apocalypse bursts like a soap bubble. LIVE RECORDING FROM THE GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU, BARCELONA, 2011
Who directed Le Grand Macabre?
Le Grand Macabre was directed by Valentina Carrasco, Àlex Ollé.
Who stars in Le Grand Macabre?
The principal cast of Le Grand Macabre includes Simon Butteriss, Chris Merritt, Inés Moraleda, Ana Puche, Werner Van Mechelen.
When was Le Grand Macabre released and how long is it?
Le Grand Macabre was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.