Yann Beuron Movies
La Belle Hélène, Jacques Offenbach's 1864 three-act opera bouffe, unfolds just prior to the Trojan War. Offenbach opens with the goddess Venus promising to procure Helen's love for Paris, through Calchas, the High Priest of Jupiter. He subsequently weaves the tale of Paris' seduction of Helen and the virulent chagrin of her husband, Menelaus. The production of Offenbach's opera by The Théâtre Musicale de Paris -- Chatelet features a libretto co-written and adapted by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Dame Felicity Lott portrays Helen, Yann Beuron is Paris, Michel Sénéchal is Menelaus, and François Le Roux plays Calchas. Les Musiciens du Louvre and the Chorus of the Musiciens du Louvre provide musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Felicity Lott, Yann Beuron, (more)
Anne Sofie Von Otter and Paul Groves star in this visionary presentation of Christoph Gluck's 1767 opera, here staged by renowned director Robert Wilson. In addition to incorporating a troupe of dancers, this version of Alceste features the English Baroque Soloists, a period orchestra performing the score with era-appropriate instruments; they're also accompanied by the Monteverdi Choir. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anne Sofie Von Otter, Paul Groves, (more)
This production of Jean Philippe Rameau's opera Platee features Paul Agnew in the title role. Marc Minkowski conducts the French orchestra that provides the music for the production. The television broadcast was directed by Don Kent. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Agnew, Gilles Ragon, (more)
- 1997
The Opéra de Lyon mounted this highly stylized 1997 stage production of Jacques Offenbach's 1858 opera bouffe Orphée aux enfers (Orpheus in the Underworld). A familiar recounting of the tragic, mythical romance of Orpheus and his bride Eurydice, it stars Yann Beuron and Natalie Dessay in those central roles. The Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra National de Lyon and the Grenoble Chamber Orchestra provide musical accompaniment, with added involvement from the Ballet of the Grand Théâtre de Geneve. Mark Minkowski conducts, and Laurent Pelly directs for the stage. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Natalie Dessay, Yann Beuron, (more)
