Les Vêpres siciliennes
Oct 30, 2013 · 2h 58m
Director
Stefan Herheim, Rhodri HuwOverview
The French have occupied Sicily, and Hélène is held hostage by Montfort, the French governor, who has had her brother executed. She turns to the partisan Jean Procida and the rebellious patriot Henri in her bid for vengeance. Les Vêpres siciliennes is one of Verdi’s lesser-known mature operas, but was vital to his development as a composer. It was created for the Paris Opéra in 1855, providing Verdi with an opportunity to embrace the elaborate style and traditions of French grand opera. First seen at the Royal Opera House in 2013, this staging of Verdi's rarely-performed opera Les Vêpres siciliennes – directed by Stefan Herheim and conducted by The Royal Opera’s Music Director, Verdi specialist Sir Antonio Pappano – went on to win the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production.
Cast of Les Vêpres siciliennes
Lianna HaroutounianLa duchesse Hélène
Michael VolleGuy de Montfort
Bryan HymelHenri
Erwin SchrottJean Procida- Neal CooperThibault
- Jihoon KimRobert
- Jean TeitgenLe sire de Béthune
- Jeremy WhiteLe comte de Vaudemont
- Nico DarmaninDaniéli
- Michelle DalyNinetta
- Jung Soo YunMainfroid
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Antonio PappanoConductor
Crew of Les Vêpres siciliennes
About Les Vêpres siciliennes
What is Les Vêpres siciliennes about?
The French have occupied Sicily, and Hélène is held hostage by Montfort, the French governor, who has had her brother executed. She turns to the partisan Jean Procida and the rebellious patriot Henri in her bid for vengeance. Les Vêpres siciliennes is one of Verdi’s lesser-known mature operas, but was vital to his development as a composer. It was created for the Paris Opéra in 1855, providing…
When was Les Vêpres siciliennes released?
Les Vêpres siciliennes was released on October 30, 2013.
How long is Les Vêpres siciliennes?
Les Vêpres siciliennes runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).
Who directed Les Vêpres siciliennes?
Les Vêpres siciliennes was directed by Stefan Herheim and Rhodri Huw.
Who is in the cast of Les Vêpres siciliennes?
The cast of Les Vêpres siciliennes includes Lianna Haroutounian (La duchesse Hélène), Michael Volle (Guy de Montfort), Bryan Hymel (Henri), Erwin Schrott (Jean Procida) and Neal Cooper (Thibault).