La Voix Humaine
A searing psychological film of Poulenc’s one-act opera, based on the iconic play by Cocteau. Starring Danielle de Niese, directed by James Kent with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House presents this new production of Poulenc's short opera La Voix Humaine, featuring soprano Danielle de Niese and shot on location in Paris and London, with music from the Royal Opera House Orchestra conducted by Antonio Pappano.
Originally based on Jean Cocteau's 1928 play, it examines the change that the technology of the telephone was to bring to humans and how they conducted their relationships. Featuring only a single character, the woman known only as Elle, it has been regarded as a career-defining challenge it has attracted many actresses and singers since it was premiered.
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Danielle de Niese stars as Elle
Duration: 01:59
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00:56Sway
Missing Her Then
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Elle | Danielle de Niese |
| Director | James Kent |
| Orchestra | Orchestra of the Royal Opera House |
| Conductor | Antonio Pappano |
| Producer | David Parfitt |
| Producer | Nikki Weston |
| Producer | Maurice Whitaker |
Broadcasts
Fri 15 Apr 2022 22:00- Sun 19 Nov 2023 21:25