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The Medium (1951)Madame Flora is terrified when she perceives a supernatural presence during one of her fraudulent séances. Menotti's first international success, "The Medium" is a tragedy in two acts for ... See full summary » Director:Gian Carlo MenottiWriter:Gian Carlo Menotti (libretto) |
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Title: The Medium (1951)
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Marie Powers | ... |
Madame Flora
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Leopoldo Savona | ... |
Toby
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Mrs. Nolan
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Mrs. Gobineau
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Mr. Gobineau
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Monica
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Madame Flora is terrified when she perceives a supernatural presence during one of her fraudulent séances. Menotti's first international success, "The Medium" is a tragedy in two acts for five singers, a dance-mime role, and a chamber opera for thirteen instruments and fourteen players: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, percussion, piano (4 hands), and string quintet. The music is dissonant, eerie, and morbid and includes melodies such as 'O, black swan.' Written by Fiona Kelleghan <fkelleghan@aol.com>
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EnglishRelease Date:
5 September 1951 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Il medium See more »Filming Locations:
Scalera Studios, Rome, Lazio, ItalyCompany Credits
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Menotti's opera came to the screen in this black and white production that earned an Oscar nom for Score but equally deserved recognition for its cinematography and art direction - top notch and unforgettable. Do seek it out if you are a fan of unusual films and of contemporary opera. It's quite impressive.