Hamlet (Ambroise Thomas)
Ambroise Thomas's acclaimed interpretation of Shakespeare's classic play.
- Sat 27 Mar 17:00 BFI IMAX book
The works of Shakespeare have inspired more operatic adaptations than any other writer's. Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of the Bard’s most unforgettable characters in this new production of Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet. For the role of Ophelia, the French composer created an extended mad scene that is among the greatest in opera.
Conductor Louis Langrée
Production Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser
Set Designer Christian Fenouillat
Costume Designer Agostino Cavalca
Lighting Designer Christophe Forey
Ophélie Natalie Dessay
Gertrude Jennifer Larmore
Laërte Toby Spence
Hamlet Simon Keenlyside
Claudius James Morris
Production owned by the Grand Theatre of Geneva
Production underwritten by Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer J. Thomas, Jr.
| Cast | Natalie Dessay, Jennifer Larmore, Toby Spence, Simon Keenlyside, James Morris |
| Running time | 3hrs 45min, 2 intervals |
