Roberto Devereux
Synopsis
A lyric tragedy in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Salvatore Cammarano. Roberto Devereux was composed in the summer of 1837, the year, according to biographers, in which Donizetti seems to have suffered most, having lost his third son and his adored wife Virginia Vasselli. The opera made its debut at the San Carlo Theatre in Naples on October 28th in the same year and was a great success. The rehearsals of the original performance were postponed for a month due to censorship of the decapitation scene of the leading actor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 2000
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Fassini
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvadore Cammarano
- Original Score
- Gaetano Donizetti
- Original Title
- Roberto Devereux
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Progetto Italia, Image Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Fassini
Salvadore Cammarano
Gaetano Donizetti
Department Leadership Roster
Salvadore Cammarano
Writer
Alberto Fassini
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roberto Devereux
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What is Roberto Devereux about?
A lyric tragedy in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Salvatore Cammarano. Roberto Devereux was composed in the summer of 1837, the year, according to biographers, in which Donizetti seems to have suffered most, having lost his third son and his adored wife Virginia Vasselli. The opera made its debut at the San Carlo Theatre in Naples on October 28th in the same year and was a great success. The rehearsals of the original performance were postponed for a month due to censorship of the decapitation scene of the leading actor.
Who directed Roberto Devereux?
Roberto Devereux was directed by Alberto Fassini.
Who stars in Roberto Devereux?
The principal cast of Roberto Devereux includes Giuseppe Sabatini, Roberto Servile, Ildikó Komlósi, Pierre Lefebvre, Carlo Del Bosco.
When was Roberto Devereux released and how long is it?
Roberto Devereux was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Roberto Devereux?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roberto Devereux was composed by Gaetano Donizetti.