Labyrinth
Mar 03, 1963 · 51m
Overview
Labyrinth is an opera in one act by composer Gian Carlo Menotti. The work was commissioned for television by the NBC Opera Theatre and uses an English language libretto by the composer. Unlike Menotti's previous television operas, such as Amahl and the Night Visitors, this opera was written with no intention of being moved to live stage performance later. Menotti intended for this work to utilize the special effects unique to television which could not be recreated in live theatre. As a result, NBC's television production of the opera was the only performance the work had received until Ventura College mounted a production in June of 2020, directed by Brent Wilson. After its March 3, 1963 broadcast the opera was mainly criticized by the press for its trite use of allegory and music which rejected the avant-garde in favour of romanticism.
Cast of Labyrinth
About Labyrinth
What is Labyrinth about?
Labyrinth is an opera in one act by composer Gian Carlo Menotti. The work was commissioned for television by the NBC Opera Theatre and uses an English language libretto by the composer. Unlike Menotti's previous television operas, such as Amahl and the Night Visitors, this opera was written with no intention of being moved to live stage performance later. Menotti intended for this work to…
When was Labyrinth released?
Labyrinth was released on March 3, 1963.
How long is Labyrinth?
Labyrinth runs 51 minutes.
Who is in the cast of Labyrinth?
The cast of Labyrinth includes John Reardon (Bridegroom), Judith Raskin (The Bride), Elaine Bonazzi (The Spy), Robert White (The Old Chess Player) and Beverly Wolff (The Executive Director).