Berlioz: Les Troyens
Synopsis
Berlioz’s epic masterpiece retells the magnificent saga of the aftermath of the Trojan War and the exploits of Aeneas. Rising tenor Bryan Hymel, in his Met debut, stars as the hero charged by the gods with the founding of the city of Rome. Susan Graham is Dido, Queen of Carthage, who becomes Aeneas’s lover, and Deborah Voigt sings Cassandra, the Trojan princess whose warnings about the impending destruction of Troy go unheeded. Francesca Zambello’s atmospheric production, featuring choreography by Doug Varone, is led by Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi.
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Deborah Voigt
Cassandra
Dwayne Croft
Coroebus
Bryan Hymel
Aeneas
Susan Graham
Dido
Julie Boulianne
Ascanius
Richard Bernstein
Panthus
Karen Cargill
Anna
Kwangchul Youn
Narbal / God Mercury
Eric Cutler
Iopas
Paul Appleby
Hylas
Joyce DiDonato
Self - Host
Eduardo Valdes
Helenus
Julie Boulianne
Hecuba
Julien Robbins
Priam
David Crawford
Ghost of Hector
Jacqueline Antaramian
Andromache
Connell C. Rapavy
Astyanax
Paul Corona
First Trojan soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Willis Sweete
- Screenplay & Story
- Publius Vergilius Maro, Hector Berlioz
- Original Score
- Hector Berlioz
- Original Title
- Berlioz: Les Troyens
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 4h 20m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Willis Sweete
Publius Vergilius Maro, Hector Berlioz
Hector Berlioz
Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara Willis Sweete
Director
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Francesca Zambello
Production Design
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Hector Berlioz
Original Music Composer
Hector Berlioz
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Berlioz: Les Troyens.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berlioz: Les Troyens
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Berlioz: Les Troyens about?
Berlioz’s epic masterpiece retells the magnificent saga of the aftermath of the Trojan War and the exploits of Aeneas. Rising tenor Bryan Hymel, in his Met debut, stars as the hero charged by the gods with the founding of the city of Rome. Susan Graham is Dido, Queen of Carthage, who becomes Aeneas’s lover, and Deborah Voigt sings Cassandra, the Trojan princess whose warnings about the impending destruction of Troy go unheeded. Francesca Zambello’s atmospheric production, featuring choreography by Doug Varone, is led by Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi.
Who directed Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who stars in Berlioz: Les Troyens?
The principal cast of Berlioz: Les Troyens includes Deborah Voigt, Dwayne Croft, Bryan Hymel, Susan Graham, Julie Boulianne.
When was Berlioz: Les Troyens released and how long is it?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 4h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Berlioz: Les Troyens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Berlioz: Les Troyens was composed by Hector Berlioz.