Thomas Allen Movies
- 2008
Engelbert Humperdinck's 1893 opera Hänsel und Gretel receives an imaginative interpretation in this Royal Opera stage production from 2008, helmed for the stage by Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier. It recounts, in musical form, the familiar tale of a young brother and sister who discover a candy house in the forest and nearly fall prey to a cannibalistic witch. This version stars two women as the leads, Angelika Kirchschlager as Hansel and Diana Damrau as Gretel, with Anja Silja as The Witch. Christian Fenouillat designed the sets, and The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House provides musical accompaniment, under the baton of Colin Davis. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Angelika Kirschlager, Diana Damrau, (more)
- 2003
From BBC and Opus Arte comes this production of one of the final works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Magic Flute. Directed by David McVicar, Die Zauberflöte comes from a 2003 performance of the opera at Covent Garden. The orchestra of the Royal Opera House provides the music under conductor Colin Davis and the cast includes Simon Keenlyside and Dorothea Roschmann. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Simon Keenlyside, Dorothea Röschmann, (more)
Featuring opera legends Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, this production includes selections from La Boheme, Carmen, La Traviata, Madam Butterfly, The Barber of Seville, and Turandot, among others. Noted sopranos Raina Kabaivanska and Janet Baker also make appearances, as well as Cecilia Gasdia, Nicola Martinucci, Eva Marton, and Neil Shicoff.
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 1995
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Leos Janacek's modern opera about a fox and her friends (which was inspired by a comic strip) is recorded in this video release, with The Chatelet Theater Musical de Paris and producer Nicholas Hytner staging the show in a visually dazzling production in the original Czech. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Thomas Allen
- 1991
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This production of Mozart's Don Giovanni features soloist Thomas Allen, as well as Ferruccio Furlantetto, Carol Vaness, Andrea Rost, and Matthias Holle. The Gurzenich Orchestra provides the instrumentals with the help of conductor James Conlon. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
Herman Melville's classic story of persecution and misplaced justice in the British navy is adapted for the operatic stage in this production, with libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, and music by Benjamin Britten. Billy Budd stars Philip Langridge, Thomas Allen, Neil Howlett, and Richard Van Allen; David Atherton conducts the English National Opera Orchestra, and Tim Albery directs. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1987
One of Mozart's most popular operas receives a stellar production from the respected La Scalla company as preserved in this video, starring British baritone Thomas Allen in the title role. The supporting cast includes Edita Gruberova, Ann Murray and Francisco Araiza. Don Giovanni is performed in the original Italian, with English subtitles. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Ulysses makes his way back home to his sought after wife in Italian composer Monteverdi's stage adaptation of the final books in Homer's epic tale, The Odyssey. Benjamin Luxon and Janet Baker star in this landmark 1973 production directed by Peter Hall and conducted by Raymond Leppard at the world renowned National Theater. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Renowned opera stars Placido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa headline The Royal Opera Covent Garden and Götz Friedrich's production of Puccini's rapturously received opera. Conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli leads the Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Plácido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, (more)
Puccini's opera as staged in a 1982 production. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1975
Mozart's 1791 opera Cosi Fan Tutte (Women Are Like That) is presented live onstage in this 1975 performance from the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Released by Art Haus Music, the production features Helena Doese as Fiordiligi and Sylvia Lindenstrand as Dorabella with music by The London Philharmonic Orchestra. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Helena Doese, Sylvia Lindenstrand, (more)
