Don Quichotte
Synopsis
This May 2010 production of Massenet's 1910 opera "Don Quichotte" marked the opera's centenary and also Jose Van Dam's operatic farewell at the Theatre de la Monnaie, Brussels. It is beautiful in every way--vocally, scenically, sonically, and visually--and a worthy record of Van Dam's farewell. Van Dam is just shy of 70 in this production, but you would never guess it from his singing or stage movements--a consummate artist. His is a noble portrayal and deeply moving. The Act V death scene is a model of beautiful singing and acting.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurent Pelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Cain
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- Don Quichotte
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Production Studios
- Naive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Pelly
Henri Cain
Jules Massenet
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Pelly
Director
Henri Cain
Writer
Jules Massenet
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Quichotte
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What is Don Quichotte about?
This May 2010 production of Massenet's 1910 opera "Don Quichotte" marked the opera's centenary and also Jose Van Dam's operatic farewell at the Theatre de la Monnaie, Brussels. It is beautiful in every way--vocally, scenically, sonically, and visually--and a worthy record of Van Dam's farewell. Van Dam is just shy of 70 in this production, but you would never guess it from his singing or stage movements--a consummate artist. His is a noble portrayal and deeply moving. The Act V death scene is a model of beautiful singing and acting.
Who directed Don Quichotte?
Don Quichotte was directed by Laurent Pelly.
Who stars in Don Quichotte?
The principal cast of Don Quichotte includes José van Dam, Silvia Tro Santafé, Werner Van Mechelen, Julie Mossay, Camille Mercks.
When was Don Quichotte released and how long is it?
Don Quichotte was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Quichotte?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Quichotte was composed by Jules Massenet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don Quichotte?
Don Quichotte holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).