Meyerbeer: Les Huguenots

PG
3h 20m
1990

Overview

Joan Sutherland's farewell performance to the operatic stage offsets this story of the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre and the magnificence of 16th century France.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Music
Languages : Français
Released Date: 1990-10-01

Top Billed Cast

Joan Sutherland

Marguerite di Valois

Amanda Thane

Valentine

Anson Austin

Raoul di Nangis

Clifford Grant

Marcel

John Wegner

Count di Saint Bris

Richard Bonynge

Conductor

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