Roberto Devereux
Synopsis
In the last and most dramatic aria in Roberto Devereux , one of the four Tudor period operas composed by Donizetti in 1837 (along with Anna Bolena , Maria Stuarda and Il Castello di Kenilworth), the protagonist, Queen Elizabeth I of England, exclaims: "I do not reign, I do not live". This statement encapsulates great operatic themes, and it is the culmination of an opera that reveals the passions of characters who live among palace intrigues. Written in the mature period of the leader of Italian romanticism, the opera displays a great vocal virtuosity, and is an example of Donizetti prizing the voice above all in the genre. The staging, by South African director Alessandro Talevi, who has been very successful in great opera houses as well as with more experimental theatre, places the play in an undetermined period, focusing on the chiaroscuro. Bruno Campanella conducts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alessandro Talevi
- Screenplay & Story
- François Ancelot, Salvadore Cammarano
- Original Score
- Gaetano Donizetti
- Original Title
- Roberto Devereux
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Teatro Real de Madrid
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alessandro Talevi
François Ancelot, Salvadore Cammarano
Gaetano Donizetti
Department Leadership Roster
Gaetano Donizetti
Original Music Composer
Salvadore Cammarano
Writer
Alessandro Talevi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roberto Devereux
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What is Roberto Devereux about?
In the last and most dramatic aria in Roberto Devereux , one of the four Tudor period operas composed by Donizetti in 1837 (along with Anna Bolena , Maria Stuarda and Il Castello di Kenilworth), the protagonist, Queen Elizabeth I of England, exclaims: "I do not reign, I do not live". This statement encapsulates great operatic themes, and it is the culmination of an opera that reveals the passions of characters who live among palace intrigues. Written in the mature period of the leader of Italian romanticism, the opera displays a great vocal virtuosity, and is an example of Donizetti prizing the voice above all in the genre. The staging, by South African director Alessandro Talevi, who has been very successful in great opera houses as well as with more experimental theatre, places the play in an undetermined period, focusing on the chiaroscuro. Bruno Campanella conducts.
Who directed Roberto Devereux?
Roberto Devereux was directed by Alessandro Talevi.
Who stars in Roberto Devereux?
The principal cast of Roberto Devereux includes Mariella Devia, Marco Caria, Silvia Tro Santafé, Gregory Kunde, Juan Antonio Sanabria.
When was Roberto Devereux released and how long is it?
Roberto Devereux was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Roberto Devereux?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roberto Devereux was composed by Gaetano Donizetti.