Il Trovatore
“Verdi's opera Il Trovatore, recorded during the 2014 Salzburg Festival.”
Synopsis
The Count Di Luna believes that his younger brother was murdered years before by a vengeful gypsy but still hopes that he may be alive. When he attempts to court the beautiful Leonora, he is enraged to discover that she has a lover – the troubadour, Manrico. Manrico and the Count duel, and afterwards Manrico reveals to Azucena, the woman he believes to be his mother, that when he had the opportunity to kill the Count he felt something holding him back.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alvis Hermanis
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio García Gutiérrez
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Il Trovatore
- Country of Origin
- France, Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- ZDF/Arte, Unitel Classica, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alvis Hermanis
Antonio García Gutiérrez
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Alvis Hermanis
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Il Trovatore
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What is Il Trovatore about?
The Count Di Luna believes that his younger brother was murdered years before by a vengeful gypsy but still hopes that he may be alive. When he attempts to court the beautiful Leonora, he is enraged to discover that she has a lover – the troubadour, Manrico. Manrico and the Count duel, and afterwards Manrico reveals to Azucena, the woman he believes to be his mother, that when he had the opportunity to kill the Count he felt something holding him back.
Who directed Il Trovatore?
Il Trovatore was directed by Alvis Hermanis.
Who stars in Il Trovatore?
The principal cast of Il Trovatore includes Daniele Gatti, Francesco Meli, Anna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo, Marie-Nicole Lemieux.
When was Il Trovatore released and how long is it?
Il Trovatore was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Il Trovatore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Il Trovatore was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.