The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment

Apr 26, 2008

2h 19m

★ 7.0

Overview

Madcap physical comedy and impeccable coloratura come together for Natalie Dessay’s indelible portrayal of the feisty tomboy raised by a regiment of French soldiers. Juan Diego Flórez is the young Swiss villager who conquers her heart—and a slew of high Cs. Also featuring uproarious performances by Felicity Palmer and Alessandro Corbelli, as well as a cameo by Tony Award winner Marian Seldes, this laugh-out-loud production was a runaway hit that left audiences exhilarated.

Genres

Comedy

Music

Production Companies

The Metropolitan Opera

A Metropolitan Opera High-Definition Production

The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment Trailers

Cast

Marie

Natalie Dessay

Tonio

Juan Diego Flórez

Sulpice, a sergeant

Alessandro Corbelli

The Marquise of Berkenfield

Felicity Palmer

Hortensius

Donald Maxwell

The Duchess of Krakenthorp

Marian Seldes

A corporal

Roger Andrews

Notary

Jack Wetherall

Self - Conductor

Marco Armiliato

Themselves - Orchestra

MET Orchestra

Chorus

Metropolitan Opera Chorus

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