Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.8/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-GeorgesWriter
- Jean-François-Alfred BayardWriter
- Gaetano DonizettiOriginal Music Composer
- Gary HalvorsonDirector
- Laurent PellyDirector
- Agathe MélinandWriter
Cast
- Natalie DessayMarie
- Juan Diego FlórezTonio
- Alessandro CorbelliSulpice, a sergeant
- Felicity PalmerThe Marquise of Berkenfield
- Donald MaxwellHortensius
- Marian SeldesThe Duchess of Krakenthorp
- Roger AndrewsA corporal
- Jak WeatherallNotary
- Marco ArmiliatoSelf - Conductor
- MET OrchestraThemselves - Orchestra
- Metropolitan Opera ChorusChorus
Stills
Themes
operaswitzerlandslapstick comedysoldierarmy lifenobility19th centuryopera live performancethe metropolitan opera