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The Ghosts of Versailles

The Ghosts of Versailles

Music
1992, Movie, 3h
What happened to Figaro and his friends after the events told in Rossini’s and Mozart’s operas? One possible sequel is told in John Corigliano’s “grand opera buffa” The Ghosts of Versailles—an uproariously funny and deeply moving work inspired by Beaumarchais’s third Figaro play, La Mère Coupable, and commissioned by the Met to celebrate its 100th anniversary. This telecast captures its world premiere run, conducted by James Levine. Håkan Hagegård is Beaumarchais, Figaro’s creator, who is deeply in love with Marie Antoinette (Teresa Stratas in a heart-searing performance) and determined to rewrite history and save her from the guillotine. A young Renée Fleming, at the beginning of her international career, sings the unfaithful Rosina. Gino Quilico is the wily Figaro who tries to take matters in his own hands, and Marilyn Horne stops the show as the exotic entertainer Samira.
Country: United States
Cast:
Wendy Hoffmann,
MET Orchestra,
Renée Fleming,
Teresa Stratas
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Brian Large
Director
Colin Graham
Director
Wendy Hoffmann
As Gossip
Renée Fleming
As Rosina
Teresa Stratas
As Marie Antoinette
Wilbur Pauley
As Wilhelm
James Courtney
As Louis XVI

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In "The Ghosts of Versailles," a hilarious and emotional opera, composer John Corigliano reimagines the lives of Figaro and his friends after the events of Rossini's and Mozart's operas. With an all-star cast, including Håkan Hagegård, Teresa Stratas, Renée Fleming, Gino Quilico, and Marilyn Horne, this Met production, conducted by James Levine, is a must-see for opera lovers. Beaumarchais, played by Hagegård, is smitten with Marie Antoinette and determined to change history and save her from her tragic fate. Don't miss this unforgettable performance, full of laughter, love, and drama.

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