Alceste
Dec 31, 1999 · 2h 15m
Director
Robert WilsonOverview
John Eliot Gardiner conducts Gluck’s 1776 French version of “Alceste” at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Soprano Anne Sofie von Otter takes the title role of Alceste, Queen of Thessaly, who offers to die at the hands of the gods in place of her husband, Admète (Paul Groves), so that the people will not lose their king. Alceste is then saved from the underworld by Hercule (Dietrich Henschel).
Cast of Alceste
Crew of Alceste
About Alceste
What is Alceste about?
John Eliot Gardiner conducts Gluck’s 1776 French version of “Alceste” at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Soprano Anne Sofie von Otter takes the title role of Alceste, Queen of Thessaly, who offers to die at the hands of the gods in place of her husband, Admète (Paul Groves), so that the people will not lose their king. Alceste is then saved from the underworld by Hercule (Dietrich Henschel).
When was Alceste released?
Alceste was released on December 31, 1999.
How long is Alceste?
Alceste runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Who directed Alceste?
Alceste was directed by Robert Wilson.
Who is in the cast of Alceste?
The cast of Alceste includes Anne Sofie von Otter (Alceste), Paul Groves (Admete), Dietrich Henschel (High Priest and Hercules), Yann Beuron (Evandre) and Ludovic Tézier (A herald and Apollo).