Benvenuto Cellini
“Hector Berlioz's opera semiseria live at the Opéra Bastille, Paris on April 12th, 2018”
Synopsis
The Florentine sculptor and silversmith Benvenuto Cellini rapidly attained a degree of renown that went beyond the confines of Italy. Invariably embroiled in conspiracies, intrigues and quarrels, Cellini is commissioned by the Pope to cast a large sculpture of Perseus. He is loved by Teresa, but she is promised to Fieramosca, an academic artist who has not been favoured with a papal commission. Terry Gilliam’s exuberant production draws the protagonists into a delirious and joyful yet claustrophobic and megalomaniac world: a flaring up of contagious madness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Auguste Barbier, Léon de Wailly
- Original Score
- Hector Berlioz
- Original Title
- Benvenuto Cellini
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- De Nederlandse Opera, ENO: English National Opera, Opéra National de Paris
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Auguste Barbier, Léon de Wailly
Hector Berlioz
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Auguste Barbier
Writer
Hector Berlioz
Original Music Composer
Léon de Wailly
Writer
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What is Benvenuto Cellini about?
The Florentine sculptor and silversmith Benvenuto Cellini rapidly attained a degree of renown that went beyond the confines of Italy. Invariably embroiled in conspiracies, intrigues and quarrels, Cellini is commissioned by the Pope to cast a large sculpture of Perseus. He is loved by Teresa, but she is promised to Fieramosca, an academic artist who has not been favoured with a papal commission. Terry Gilliam’s exuberant production draws the protagonists into a delirious and joyful yet claustrophobic and megalomaniac world: a flaring up of contagious madness.
Who directed Benvenuto Cellini?
Benvenuto Cellini was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Benvenuto Cellini?
The principal cast of Benvenuto Cellini includes John Osborn, Pretty Yende, Michèle Losier, Audun Iversen, Marco Spotti.
When was Benvenuto Cellini released and how long is it?
Benvenuto Cellini was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Benvenuto Cellini?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benvenuto Cellini was composed by Hector Berlioz.