The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama
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"Rosa", with a libretto by Peter Greenaway and score by Louis Andriessen, is the first in a projected series of 10 operas, each dealing with the death of a famous composer - some real, others fictional. "Rosa" falls into the latter category; it tells the story of Juan Manuel de Rosa, a Brazilian who went to study music in America but spent most of his time in the cinema instead, becoming particularly entranced by Westerns. Now 32 years old and residing in an abandoned Uruguayan slaughterhouse, Rosa has become one of Hollywood's foremost composers, specialising in Westerns. He also has a beautiful 19-year-old fiancee, Esmeralda, but he pays her little heed, instead lavishing his attentions on a black mare named Bola. One day, a group of men attired as cowboys arrive at the abattoir and kill both Rosa and Bola; an investigation is conducted, with particular suspicion!
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Rosa: a Horse drama - 50 jaar De Nationale Opera
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Greenaway
- Original Score
- Louis Andriessen
- Original Title
- The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Kasander Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Louis Andriessen
Kees Kasander, George van Breemen
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Andriessen
Original Music Composer
Kees Kasander
Producer
Peter Greenaway
Director
Peter Greenaway
Writer
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What is The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama about?
"Rosa", with a libretto by Peter Greenaway and score by Louis Andriessen, is the first in a projected series of 10 operas, each dealing with the death of a famous composer - some real, others fictional. "Rosa" falls into the latter category; it tells the story of Juan Manuel de Rosa, a Brazilian who went to study music in America but spent most of his time in the cinema instead, becoming particularly entranced by Westerns. Now 32 years old and residing in an abandoned Uruguayan slaughterhouse, Rosa has become one of Hollywood's foremost composers, specialising in Westerns. He also has a beautiful 19-year-old fiancee, Esmeralda, but he pays her little heed, instead lavishing his attentions on a black mare named Bola. One day, a group of men attired as cowboys arrive at the abattoir and kill both Rosa and Bola; an investigation is conducted, with particular suspicion!
Who directed The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama?
The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama?
The principal cast of The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama includes Lyndon Terracini, Miranda van Kralingen, Marie Angel, Roger Smeets, Christopher Gillett.
When was The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama released and how long is it?
The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama was composed by Louis Andriessen.