Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera
Synopsis
Renée Fleming sings one of her signature roles, the title character in Dvořák’s sumptuously melodic Rusalka. The story of the opera, which is about a water spirit’s tragic romance with a human prince, is drawn from several folktale sources including Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid.” Star conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a cast that also includes Piotr Beczala as the handsome Prince whom Rusalka yearns to love; Dolora Zajick as the cackling swamp witch Ježibaba; Emily Magee as the Foreign Princess, Rusalka’s rival; and John Relyea as Rusalka’s father, the Water Sprite.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Preview: GP at the Met: RusalkaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Schenk
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaroslav Kvapil
- Original Score
- Antonín Dvořák
- Original Title
- Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Production Studios
- Decca, The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Schenk
Jaroslav Kvapil
Antonín Dvořák
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Schenk
Director
Jaroslav Kvapil
Writer
Antonín Dvořák
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera about?
Renée Fleming sings one of her signature roles, the title character in Dvořák’s sumptuously melodic Rusalka. The story of the opera, which is about a water spirit’s tragic romance with a human prince, is drawn from several folktale sources including Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid.” Star conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a cast that also includes Piotr Beczala as the handsome Prince whom Rusalka yearns to love; Dolora Zajick as the cackling swamp witch Ježibaba; Emily Magee as the Foreign Princess, Rusalka’s rival; and John Relyea as Rusalka’s father, the Water Sprite.
Who directed Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera?
Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera was directed by Otto Schenk.
Who stars in Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera?
The principal cast of Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera includes Renée Fleming, John Relyea, Piotr Beczała, Emily Magee, Dolora Zajick.
When was Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera released and how long is it?
Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera was composed by Antonín Dvořák.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera?
Rusalka - Metropolitan Opera holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).