Saint François d'Assise
Apr 28, 2009 · 4h 35m
Director
Pierre AudiOverview
Messiaen's breathtakingly intense opera on the life of St Francis of Assisi stars Rod Gilfry as the charismatic visionary, beguiled by the glory of creation, yet fearful of both its imperfections and its transience. Pierre Audi's thoroughly engaging production for The Netherlands Opera brings out the naive imagery, the grandeur, and above all the vast tenderness of the resplendent score, revealed as a grandiose ritual with the meaning and purpose of life as its central theme. But the real drama of the work takes place in the orchestra. Elevated to stupendous heights by the sublimely inspired Ingo Metzmacher, The Hague Philharmonic and the Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera combine forces with a brilliant cast to produce the finest possible musical pilgrimage.
Cast of Saint François d'Assise
Crew of Saint François d'Assise
About Saint François d'Assise
What is Saint François d'Assise about?
Messiaen's breathtakingly intense opera on the life of St Francis of Assisi stars Rod Gilfry as the charismatic visionary, beguiled by the glory of creation, yet fearful of both its imperfections and its transience. Pierre Audi's thoroughly engaging production for The Netherlands Opera brings out the naive imagery, the grandeur, and above all the vast tenderness of the resplendent score…
When was Saint François d'Assise released?
Saint François d'Assise was released on April 28, 2009.
How long is Saint François d'Assise?
Saint François d'Assise runs 4 hours 35 minutes (275 minutes).
Who directed Saint François d'Assise?
Saint François d'Assise was directed by Pierre Audi.
Who is in the cast of Saint François d'Assise?
The cast of Saint François d'Assise includes Camilla Tilling (L'Ange), Rodney Gilfry (Saint François), Hubert Delamboye (Le Lépreux), Henk Neven (Frère Léon) and Tom Randle (Frère Massée).