L'italiana in Algeri (1986)

Name: L'italiana in Algeri
Genre: Music
Released: 1986-01-30
Duration: 150 min
Rating: 10
Cast: Marilyn Horne, Paolo Montarsolo, Douglas Ahlstedt, Allan Monk, Myra Merritt

L'italiana in Algeri (1986), directed by Brian Large, starring Marilyn Horne and Paolo Montarsolo.

01/30/1986 BR Music 2h 30m

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L'ITALIANA IN ALGERI is an operatic dramma giocoso in two acts by Gioachino Rossini to an Italian libretto by Angelo Anelli. Rossini composed L'italiana in Algeri when he was 21 in either 18 or 27 days, depending on which source one believes (Rossini, not surprisingly, pegged it at 18). It premiered at the Teatro San Benedetto in Venice on 22 May 1813. The music is characteristic of Rossini's style, remarkable for its fusion of sustained, manic energy with elegant, pristine melodies. The plot, in brief: Isabella’s lover Lindoro has been kidnapped, and in her search for him she is shipwrecked and taken captive by Mustafa, Bey of Algiers. To her amazement and delight, she finds Lindoro among the Bey’s prisoners. Isabella hatches a plot that involves flirtation and stealth, and together she and Lindoro escape. Marilyn Horne, Pablo Montarsolo, Douglas Ahistedt, and Allan Monk star in this legendary Metropolitan Opera production conducted by James Levine.

Brian LargeDirector
Jean-Pierre PonnelleDirector
Gioachino RossiniOriginal music
Angelo AnelliWriter

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It premiered on January 30, 1986, a Thursday.
It runs 2h30 — well over the usual two hours.
This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

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StudiosThe Metropolitan Opera
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesItalian
StatusReleased

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Brian Large Director
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle Director
Gioachino Rossini Original music
Angelo Anelli Writer

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What is L'italiana in Algeri about?

L'italiana in Algeri: L'ITALIANA IN ALGERI is an operatic dramma giocoso in two acts by Gioachino Rossini to an Italian libretto by Angelo Anelli. Rossini composed L'italiana in Algeri when he was 21 in either 18 or 27 days, depending on which source one believes (Rossini, not surprisingly, pegged it at 18). It premiered at the Teatro San …

Who directed L'italiana in Algeri?

L'italiana in Algeri was directed by Brian Large and Jean-Pierre Ponnelle in 1986.

Who stars in L'italiana in Algeri?

The cast of L'italiana in Algeri includes Marilyn Horne, Paolo Montarsolo, Douglas Ahlstedt, Allan Monk and Myra Merritt.

How long is L'italiana in Algeri?

L'italiana in Algeri runs for 150 minutes, or 2h30.