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La Voix Humaine

A searing psychological film of Poulenc鈥檚 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.

57 minutes

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  • Sway

    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

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