Movie Description
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)
(2008)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Polo
Marco
Kublai Khan
Water
Shadow 1 / Rustichello / Li Po
Shadow 2 / Sheherazada / Mahler / Queen
Shadow 3 / Dante / Shakespeare
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Facts
Original TitleMarco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 44m
Genres
- Music
