Hadrian
Synopsis
Rufus Wainwright's original opera finds Emperor Hadrian devastated after his lover Antinous drowns in the Nile River. While matters of state encroach on his grief, and advisors clamour for war against a radical new threat to the Empire, Hadrian slips out of time to re-encounter the vision and reality of Antinous—and learn the truth about what happened on the Nile.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hinton
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel MacIvor, Rufus Wainwright
- Original Score
- Rufus Wainwright
- Original Title
- Hadrian
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Production Studios
- Canadian Opera Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hinton
Daniel MacIvor, Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Department Leadership Roster
Rufus Wainwright
Writer
Peter Hinton
Director
Rufus Wainwright
Original Music Composer
Daniel MacIvor
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hadrian
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What is Hadrian about?
Rufus Wainwright's original opera finds Emperor Hadrian devastated after his lover Antinous drowns in the Nile River. While matters of state encroach on his grief, and advisors clamour for war against a radical new threat to the Empire, Hadrian slips out of time to re-encounter the vision and reality of Antinous—and learn the truth about what happened on the Nile.
Who directed Hadrian?
Hadrian was directed by Peter Hinton.
Who stars in Hadrian?
The principal cast of Hadrian includes Isaiah Bell, Thomas Hampson, Karita Mattila, Roger Honeywell, David Leigh.
When was Hadrian released and how long is it?
Hadrian was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Hadrian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hadrian was composed by Rufus Wainwright.
Is Hadrian based on a book or true story?
Hadrian is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Daniel MacIvor".