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Harnoncourt performs Monteverdi's “L'Orfeo” - Opera Great moments in music

20251h 43mJean-Pierre Ponnelle

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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.

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What is Harnoncourt performs Monteverdi's “L'Orfeo” - Opera Great moments in music (2025) about?

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.

Who stars in Harnoncourt performs Monteverdi's “L'Orfeo” - Opera Great moments in music?

Harnoncourt performs Monteverdi's “L'Orfeo” - Opera Great moments in music stars Nikolaus Harnoncourt. The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.

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Harnoncourt performs Monteverdi's “L'Orfeo” - Opera Great moments in music has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025.

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