Hamlet - Ambroise Thomas March 27, 2010

Hamlet Ambroise Thomas, Presented by The Met Opera 09-10: Live in HD!The works of Shakespeare have inspired more operatic adaptations than any other writers. Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of the Bards most unforgettable characters in this new production of Ambroise Thomass Hamlet. For the role of Ophelia, the French composer created an extended mad scene that is among the greatest in opera.Conductor: Louis Langree; Production: Patrice Caurier/Moshe Leiser; Natalie Dessay, Jennifer Larmore, Toby Spence, Simon Keenlyside, James MorrisApproximate running time 3 hours 45 minutes / 1 intermission