Mefistofele (2013)
Not a new production but a touched up revival of the first rate original from several decades ago
The season kicks off with Boitos resplendent retelling of Goethes Faust, a monumental work of 'choral grandeur and melodic richness' (The New York Times) in one of the most impressive productions ever seen at the War Memorial Opera House. The cast includes Ramón Vargas, a tenor 'in ravishing voice' (Financial Times), as the philosopher who sells his soul to the Devil; the 'luminous, compelling' Patricia Racette (Washington Post) as the woman he desires; and, in the vividly menacing title role, the 'seductively malevolent' bass-baritone Ildar Abdrazakov, a 'fullbodied bass-baritone' renowned for his 'wonderfully evil portrayals' (The New York Times).
| Movie ID | 17781 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Music |
| Director | Frank Zamacona, Robert Carsen |
| Main cast | Ildar Abdrazakov, Ramón Vargas, Patricia Racette, Nicola Luisotti |
| Release date | 9 July 2013 |
| Release year | 2013 |
| Language | Italian |
| Duration | 140 min (2h 20m) |
| Rating | – |
| Production house | San Francisco Opera |
Director: Frank Zamacona, Robert Carsen
Writers: Arrigo Boito
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Ildar Abdrazakov
Ramón Vargas
Patricia Racette
Nicola LuisottiRate & review
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