Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) (2008)
Tan Dun portrays the Venetian explorer's travels to the Far East as a journey of both inner and physical discovery, a voyage depicting spiritual experiences as well as a geographical expedition. Pierre Audi's mythical staging and Jean Kalman's fabulous set design complement the composer's own musical direction, forging the dazzlingly versatile soloists, the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra and Cappella Amsterdam to a stunning symbiosis of elements across time and space, a true testimony to cultures intertwined in globalization.
Top Cast
Charles Workman
Polo
Sarah Castle
Marco
Stephen Richardson
Kublai Khan
Nancy Allen Lundy
Water
Zhang Jun
Shadow 1 / Rustichello / Li Po
Tania Kress
Shadow 2 / Sheherazada / Mahler / Queen
Stephen Bryant
Shadow 3 / Dante / Shakespeare
FAQ about Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)
What is Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) about?
Tan Dun portrays the Venetian explorer's travels to the Far East as a journey of both inner and physical discovery, a voyage depicting spiritual experiences as well as a geographical expedition. Pierre Audi's mythical staging and Jean Kalman's fabulous set design complement the…
When was Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) released?
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) was released in 2008.
What genres does Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) belong to?
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) is categorised as Music.
Who stars in Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)?
The cast of Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) includes Charles Workman, Sarah Castle, Stephen Richardson, Nancy Allen Lundy, Zhang Jun.