Saint François d'Assise
Synopsis
Messiaen's breathtakingly intense opera on the life of St Francis of Assisi stars Rod Gilfry as the charismatic visionary, beguiled by the glory of creation, yet fearful of both its imperfections and its transience. Pierre Audi's thoroughly engaging production for The Netherlands Opera brings out the naive imagery, the grandeur, and above all the vast tenderness of the resplendent score, revealed as a grandiose ritual with the meaning and purpose of life as its central theme. But the real drama of the work takes place in the orchestra. Elevated to stupendous heights by the sublimely inspired Ingo Metzmacher, The Hague Philharmonic and the Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera combine forces with a brilliant cast to produce the finest possible musical pilgrimage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Audi
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Messiaen
- Original Score
- Olivier Messiaen
- Original Title
- Saint François d'Assise
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 4h 35m
- Production Studios
- De Nederlandse Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Audi
Olivier Messiaen
Olivier Messiaen
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Messiaen
Original Music Composer
Pierre Audi
Director
Olivier Messiaen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint François d'Assise
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What is Saint François d'Assise about?
Messiaen's breathtakingly intense opera on the life of St Francis of Assisi stars Rod Gilfry as the charismatic visionary, beguiled by the glory of creation, yet fearful of both its imperfections and its transience. Pierre Audi's thoroughly engaging production for The Netherlands Opera brings out the naive imagery, the grandeur, and above all the vast tenderness of the resplendent score, revealed as a grandiose ritual with the meaning and purpose of life as its central theme. But the real drama of the work takes place in the orchestra. Elevated to stupendous heights by the sublimely inspired Ingo Metzmacher, The Hague Philharmonic and the Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera combine forces with a brilliant cast to produce the finest possible musical pilgrimage.
Who directed Saint François d'Assise?
Saint François d'Assise was directed by Pierre Audi.
Who stars in Saint François d'Assise?
The principal cast of Saint François d'Assise includes Camilla Tilling, Rodney Gilfry, Hubert Delamboye, Henk Neven, Tom Randle.
When was Saint François d'Assise released and how long is it?
Saint François d'Assise was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 4h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Saint François d'Assise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saint François d'Assise was composed by Olivier Messiaen.