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Tenor Jonas Kaufmann is riveting as the title character of Gounod’s popular opera, seen in this Live in HD presentation of Des McAnuff’s thrilling 2011 production that places the mythical and timeless story in an early 20th-century setting. René Pape as Méphistophélès is menacing and elegant in equal measure, and Marina Poplavskaya delivers a searingly intense portrayal of the innocent Marguerite. Russell Braun as her brother, Valentin, shines in his Act II aria. On the podium, Yannick Nézet-Séguin brings out all the lyricism and drama of Gounod’s score.
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opera
opera live performance
the metropolitan opera
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Questions about Gounod: Faust
How long is Gounod: Faust?
Gounod: Faust has a runtime of 3h 10m (3 hours and 10 minutes).
Who directed Gounod: Faust?
Gounod: Faust was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete and released in 2011.
What genre is Gounod: Faust?
Gounod: Faust is a Music film (2011).
Who stars in Gounod: Faust?
The cast of Gounod: Faust includes Jonas Kaufmann, René Pape, Marina Poplavskaya, Michele Losier, Russell Braun.
