Tamerlano
Apr 02, 2002 · 5h 23m
Director
Jonathan MillerOverview
Handel's 1724 opera Tamerlano followed the success of his previous year's Giulio Cesare with another colourful historical costume drama. This time the setting is the court of "Timur the Tartar", who has just defeated the Turkish Sultan Bajazet at the battle of Angora. There are, naturally enough, romantic complications when both Tamerlano and his ally, the Greek Prince Andronico, fall in love with Bajazet's daughter Asteria. She, however, has plans to revenge her father's defeat. This production was directed by Jonathan Miller and staged in the intimate surroundings of the Goethe Theatre of Bad Lauchstadt as part of the 2001 Halle Handel Festival.
Cast of Tamerlano
Crew of Tamerlano
About Tamerlano
What is Tamerlano about?
Handel's 1724 opera Tamerlano followed the success of his previous year's Giulio Cesare with another colourful historical costume drama. This time the setting is the court of "Timur the Tartar", who has just defeated the Turkish Sultan Bajazet at the battle of Angora. There are, naturally enough, romantic complications when both Tamerlano and his ally, the Greek Prince Andronico, fall in love…
When was Tamerlano released?
Tamerlano was released on April 2, 2002.
How long is Tamerlano?
Tamerlano runs 5 hours 23 minutes (323 minutes).
Who directed Tamerlano?
Tamerlano was directed by Jonathan Miller.
Who is in the cast of Tamerlano?
The cast of Tamerlano includes Trevor Pinnock (conductor), Monica Bacelli (Tamerlano), Graham Pushee (andronicus), Anna Bonitatibus (Irene) and Elisabeth Norberg-Schulz (Asteria).