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Berlioz’s epic masterpiece retells the magnificent saga of the aftermath of the Trojan War and the exploits of Aeneas. Rising tenor Bryan Hymel, in his Met debut, stars as the hero charged by the gods with the founding of the city of Rome. Susan Graham is Dido, Queen of Carthage, who becomes Aeneas’s lover, and Deborah Voigt sings Cassandra, the Trojan princess whose warnings about the impending destruction of Troy go unheeded. Francesca Zambello’s atmospheric production, featuring choreography by Doug Varone, is led by Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi.
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Berlioz: Les Troyens
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opera live performance
the metropolitan opera
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Questions about Berlioz: Les Troyens
How long is Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens has a runtime of 4h 20m (4 hours and 20 minutes).
Who directed Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete and released in 2013.
What genre is Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens is a Music, Drama film (2013).
Who stars in Berlioz: Les Troyens?
The cast of Berlioz: Les Troyens includes Deborah Voigt, Dwayne Croft, Bryan Hymel, Susan Graham, Julie Boulianne.
