Plot Summary

In Zurich, conductor Nikolas Harnoncourt realizes his vision of reviving the work of opera pioneer Claudio Monteverdi using historical performance practices, brilliantly staged by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. The Monteverdi cycle brings the composer and his operas back into the public consciousness. In 1978, L’Orfeo is recorded on film.

Movie Details

Original Title
Harnoncourt interprète “L’Orfeo” de Monteverdi - L'opéra Les grands moments de la musique
Status
released
Original Language
en

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