I vespri siciliani
Oct 20, 2010 · 2h 49m
Director
Pier Luigi Pizzi, Tiziano ManciniOverview
In March 1282, in Palermo during the Easter celebrations. Duchess Hélène, whose brother has been sentenced to death, is forced by a French soldier to sing. Through her song, she stirs up the Sicilians’ hatred against the French. Montfort, the governor, intervenes and calms everyone down. Henri appears; he has just been pardoned and insults Montfort, unaware that the latter is standing right in front of him... ‘I vespri siciliani’ (The Sicilian Vespers) is a grand opera in five acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Eugène Scribe and Charles Duveyrier. Premiered on 13 June 1855 at the Opéra Le Peletier in Paris. From the box set of 27 Verdi operas, “Tutto Verdi”. Recorded live at the Teatro Regio in Parma on 13 and 17 October 2010.
Cast of I vespri siciliani
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About I vespri siciliani
What is I vespri siciliani about?
In March 1282, in Palermo during the Easter celebrations. Duchess Hélène, whose brother has been sentenced to death, is forced by a French soldier to sing. Through her song, she stirs up the Sicilians’ hatred against the French. Montfort, the governor, intervenes and calms everyone down. Henri appears; he has just been pardoned and insults Montfort, unaware that the latter is standing right in…
When was I vespri siciliani released?
I vespri siciliani was released on October 20, 2010.
How long is I vespri siciliani?
I vespri siciliani runs 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).
Who directed I vespri siciliani?
I vespri siciliani was directed by Pier Luigi Pizzi and Tiziano Mancini.
Who is in the cast of I vespri siciliani?
The cast of I vespri siciliani includes Fabio Armiliato (Arrigo), Daniela Dessì (Elena), Leo Nucci (Guido De Monforte), Giacomo Prestia (Procida) and Dario Russo (Bethune).