Glyndebourne: Hamlet
Synopsis
Brett Dean's multi-award-winning opera received its world premiere at Glyndebourne Festival 2017. The world premiere recording of Brett Deans new opera based on Shakespeares best-known tragedy: To be, or not to be. This is Hamlets dilemma, and the essence of Shakespeares most famous and arguably greatest work, given new life in operatic form in this original Glyndebourne commission. Thoughts of murder and revenge drive Hamlet when he learns that it was his uncle Claudius who killed his father, the King of Denmark, then seized his fathers crown and wife. But Hamlets vengeance vies with the question: is suicide a morally valid deed in an unbearably painful world?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Roussillon
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Brett Dean
- Original Title
- Glyndebourne: Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Production Studios
- Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Francois Roussillon et Associés, Medici Entertainment, CNC, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Roussillon
William Shakespeare
Brett Dean
Madjid Hakimi
Department Leadership Roster
François Roussillon
Director
Madjid Hakimi
Director of Photography
Alice Babidge
Costume Design
Ralph Myers
Production Design
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What is Glyndebourne: Hamlet about?
Brett Dean's multi-award-winning opera received its world premiere at Glyndebourne Festival 2017. The world premiere recording of Brett Deans new opera based on Shakespeares best-known tragedy: To be, or not to be. This is Hamlets dilemma, and the essence of Shakespeares most famous and arguably greatest work, given new life in operatic form in this original Glyndebourne commission. Thoughts of murder and revenge drive Hamlet when he learns that it was his uncle Claudius who killed his father, the King of Denmark, then seized his fathers crown and wife. But Hamlets vengeance vies with the question: is suicide a morally valid deed in an unbearably painful world?
Who directed Glyndebourne: Hamlet?
Glyndebourne: Hamlet was directed by François Roussillon.
Who stars in Glyndebourne: Hamlet?
The principal cast of Glyndebourne: Hamlet includes Allan Clayton, Barbara Hannigan, Rodney Gilfry, Sarah Connolly, David Butt Philip.
When was Glyndebourne: Hamlet released and how long is it?
Glyndebourne: Hamlet was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Glyndebourne: Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Glyndebourne: Hamlet was composed by Brett Dean.
Is Glyndebourne: Hamlet based on a book or true story?
Glyndebourne: Hamlet is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William Shakespeare".