William Tell (2024)
Rossini's monumental grand opera comes to life in this sweeping 2024 Opéra de Lausanne production directed by Bruno Ravella.
William Tell - Movie Information
- Original Title: Guillaume Tell
- Release Year: 2024
- Directed by: Bruno Ravella
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Music
- Runtime: 3h 22m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Production Countries: Switzerland
- Alternative Titles: William Tell (UK)
William Tell - Plot
Opera in four acts Libretto by Victor-Joseph Étienne de Jouy and Hippolyte-Louis-Florent Bis
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William Tell - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Bruno Ravella
Main Cast
- Jean-Sébastien Bou
- Olga Kulchynska
- Julien Dran
- Luigi De Donato
- Elisabeth Boudreault
- Géraldine Chauvet
- Frédéric Caton
- Sahy Ratia
- Jean Miannay
- Marc Scoffoni
Writers
- Friedrich Schiller
William Tell - FAQs
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What opera is William Tell based on?
William Tell is based on Gioachino Rossini's grand opera Guillaume Tell, first performed in 1829. The libretto was written by Victor-Joseph Étienne de Jouy and Hippolyte-Louis-Florent Bis, itself inspired by Friedrich Schiller's 1804 play Wilhelm Tell about the legendary Swiss folk hero.
Who are the main singers in William Tell 2024?
The principal cast features Jean-Sébastien Bou in the title role of Guillaume Tell, Olga Kulchynska as Mathilde, Julien Dran as Arnold, Luigi De Donato as the villain Gessler, Elisabeth Boudreault as Jemmy, Géraldine Chauvet as Hedwige, and Marc Scoffoni as Leuthold.
Who directed the 2024 William Tell production?
The 2024 production of William Tell was directed by Bruno Ravella. The staging was presented at the Opéra de Lausanne in Switzerland, bringing Rossini's monumental four-act opera to the screen with a full international cast of opera singers.
How long is the William Tell opera film?
The 2024 filmed production of William Tell runs approximately 3 hours and 22 minutes (202 minutes). This reflects the full scope of Rossini's grand opera in four acts, one of the longest and most ambitious works in the operatic repertoire.
What language is William Tell sung in?
William Tell is performed and sung in French, in keeping with the original language of Rossini's opera as premiered in Paris in 1829. The libretto was written in French by Victor-Joseph Étienne de Jouy and Hippolyte-Louis-Florent Bis.
Is William Tell 2024 a live opera recording?
Yes, William Tell (2024) is a filmed stage production captured at the Opéra de Lausanne in Switzerland. It presents Rossini's complete four-act opera as a cinematic document of a live theatrical performance, directed for the stage by Bruno Ravella.
What is the story of William Tell opera?
The opera follows William Tell, the legendary Swiss patriot who leads his people's resistance against Austrian tyranny under the oppressive governor Gessler. It weaves together themes of freedom, sacrifice, and national identity, culminating in the iconic apple-shooting scene and a call for Swiss liberation.
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