Amahl and the Night Visitors
Dec 25, 1955 · 46m
Director
Kirk BrowningOverview
A destitute, crippled child and his mother are visited late one night by three traveling strangers who claim to be following a star so that they may bring gifts to a newborn king. The yearly live telecasts of Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors were a cherished Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s. In addition, since its premiere in 1951, Amahl has been performed regularly by community groups and small opera companies throughout the US, making it the single most popular American opera. This production, staged by the composer himself and originally telecast on Christmas Day, 1955, is a testament to the work’s enduring power to move the heart and stir the soul. Starring Rosemary Kuhlmann as the Mother and Bill McIver as Amahl. Members of the Symphony of the Air are under the direction of Thomas Schippers.
Cast of Amahl and the Night Visitors
Crew of Amahl and the Night Visitors
About Amahl and the Night Visitors
What is Amahl and the Night Visitors about?
A destitute, crippled child and his mother are visited late one night by three traveling strangers who claim to be following a star so that they may bring gifts to a newborn king. The yearly live telecasts of Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors were a cherished Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s. In addition, since its premiere in 1951, Amahl has been performed regularly by…
When was Amahl and the Night Visitors released?
Amahl and the Night Visitors was released on December 25, 1955.
How long is Amahl and the Night Visitors?
Amahl and the Night Visitors runs 46 minutes.
Who directed Amahl and the Night Visitors?
Amahl and the Night Visitors was directed by Kirk Browning.
Who is in the cast of Amahl and the Night Visitors?
The cast of Amahl and the Night Visitors includes Bill McIver (Amahl), Rosemary Kuhlmann (Mother), Andrew McKinley (King Kaspar), David Aiken (King Melchior) and Leon Lishner (King Balthazar).