The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment
Genres
Overview
Madcap physical comedy and impeccable coloratura come together for Natalie Dessay’s indelible portrayal of the feisty tomboy raised by a regiment of French soldiers. Juan Diego Flórez is the young Swiss villager who conquers her heart—and a slew of high Cs. Also featuring uproarious performances by Felicity Palmer and Alessandro Corbelli, as well as a cameo by Tony Award winner Marian Seldes, this laugh-out-loud production was a runaway hit that left audiences exhilarated.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
139 min
Release Date
2008-04-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
7
Natalie Dessay
Marie
Juan Diego Flórez
Tonio
Alessandro Corbelli
Sulpice, a sergeant
Felicity Palmer
The Marquise of Berkenfield
Donald Maxwell
Hortensius
Marian Seldes
The Duchess of Krakenthorp
Roger Andrews
A corporal
Jack Wetherall
Notary
Marco Armiliato
Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Themselves - Orchestra
Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Chorus
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