Le Trouvère
Synopsis
"This is a family tragedy, and in many ways, it is a very contemporary story." This is how Robert Wilson described Il trovatore, or Le Trouvère in its French version, commissioned from Verdi after the incredible success of the premiere of his Italian version in 1853. With a few changes and alterations to the original music, this version was first performed in 1857 at the Paris Opera. A light show unique to the stage director unfolds in the cold architecture, creating the perfect framing for Verdi’s music, dramatic and dark in this timeless opera.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wilson
- Original Title
- Le Trouvère
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wilson
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Trouvère
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What is Le Trouvère about?
"This is a family tragedy, and in many ways, it is a very contemporary story." This is how Robert Wilson described Il trovatore, or Le Trouvère in its French version, commissioned from Verdi after the incredible success of the premiere of his Italian version in 1853. With a few changes and alterations to the original music, this version was first performed in 1857 at the Paris Opera. A light show unique to the stage director unfolds in the cold architecture, creating the perfect framing for Verdi’s music, dramatic and dark in this timeless opera.
Who directed Le Trouvère?
Le Trouvère was directed by Robert Wilson.
Who stars in Le Trouvère?
The principal cast of Le Trouvère includes Giuseppe Gipali, Franco Vassallo, Marco Spotti, Luca Casalin, Roberta Mantegna.
When was Le Trouvère released and how long is it?
Le Trouvère was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.