Overview

Set in a Siberian prison camp, Janacek's final opera centers on the experiences of recent arrival Alexandre Petrovitch Goriantchikov (Olaf Bar), a nobleman who finds relief from the harsh conditions in the friendship of the illiterate Alyeya (Eric Stoklossa). Recorded at the Grand Theatre de Provence, this stage production is directed by the well-respected Patrice Chereau and features famed conductor Pierre Boulez. Filmed at the Aix-en-Provence Festival on 20 July 2007.

Cast

Pierre Boulez, Olaf Bär, Eric Stoklossa, Štefan Margita, Peter Straka, Vladimír Chmelo, Sulzenko Jiri, Heinz Zednik

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What is "From the House of the Dead" about?

Set in a Siberian prison camp, Janacek's final opera centers on the experiences of recent arrival Alexandre Petrovitch Goriantchikov (Olaf Bar), a nobleman who finds relief from the harsh conditions in the friendship of the illiterate Alyeya (Eric Stoklossa). Recorded at the Grand Theatre de Provence, this stage production is directed by the well-respected Patrice Chereau and features famed conductor Pierre Boulez. Filmed at the Aix-en-Provence Festival on 20 July 2007.

When was "From the House of the Dead" released?

From the House of the Dead was released in 2007.

Who stars in "From the House of the Dead"?

The cast includes Pierre Boulez, Olaf Bär, Eric Stoklossa, Štefan Margita.