Gounod: Faust
Dec 10, 2011 · 3h 10m
Director
Barbara Willis SweeteOverview
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann is riveting as the title character of Gounod’s popular opera, seen in this Live in HD presentation of Des McAnuff’s thrilling 2011 production that places the mythical and timeless story in an early 20th-century setting. René Pape as Méphistophélès is menacing and elegant in equal measure, and Marina Poplavskaya delivers a searingly intense portrayal of the innocent Marguerite. Russell Braun as her brother, Valentin, shines in his Act II aria. On the podium, Yannick Nézet-Séguin brings out all the lyricism and drama of Gounod’s score.
Cast of Gounod: Faust
Crew of Gounod: Faust
Barbara Willis SweeteDirector
Jules BarbierWriter
Michel CarréWriter
Louisa BriccettiProducer- Victoria WarivonchikProducer
Charles GounodOriginal Music Composer
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheOriginal Story- Ron WashburnTechnical Supervisor
Mia BongiovanniSupervising Producer
Yannick Nézet-SéguinConductor- Robert BrillSet Designer
Elena ParkSupervising Producer
Jay David SaksMusic Producer
Paul TazewellCostume Designer- Kelly DevineChoreographer
Des McAnuffProduction Director
About Gounod: Faust
What is Gounod: Faust about?
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann is riveting as the title character of Gounod’s popular opera, seen in this Live in HD presentation of Des McAnuff’s thrilling 2011 production that places the mythical and timeless story in an early 20th-century setting. René Pape as Méphistophélès is menacing and elegant in equal measure, and Marina Poplavskaya delivers a searingly intense portrayal of the innocent…
When was Gounod: Faust released?
Gounod: Faust was released on December 10, 2011.
How long is Gounod: Faust?
Gounod: Faust runs 3 hours 10 minutes (190 minutes).
Who directed Gounod: Faust?
Gounod: Faust was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who is in the cast of Gounod: Faust?
The cast of Gounod: Faust includes Jonas Kaufmann (Faust), René Pape (Mephistophélès), Marina Poplavskaya (Marguerite), Michele Losier (Siébel) and Russell Braun (Valentin).