Ike hawkersmith, kirsten gunlogson, dean anthony, todd thomas, kevin. Amahl and the night visitors 1963 christmas movies on. Amahl had been a tv tradition since its original live broadcast on christmas eve of 1951, each broadcast was presented live. It was commissioned by nbc and first performed by the nbc opera theatre on december 24, 1951, in new york city at nbc studio 8h in rockefeller center, where it was broadcast live on television from that venue as the debut production of the hallmark hall of fame. You may watch the premier televised broadcast of gian carlo menottis opera amahl and the night visitors in 1951 here.
Gian carlo menotti 19112007amahl and the night visitors 1951one act opera, libretto by g. They are the three kings, and they are on their way to bethlehem to. Since its first performance on christmas eve, 1951, amahl and the night visitors has taken its place with a christmas carol as a holiday classic. Amahl and the night visitors jeff butler baritone opera. Amahl and the night visitors, christmas, magi, opera, classic tv, bill mciver, rosemary kuhlmann the 1955 broadcast of gian carlo menottis opera written expressly for television although menotti conceived of it as a stage production. Jan 18, 2015 dress rehearsal for the ash lawn opera production of amahl and the night visitors performed at the paramount theater in charlottesville, virginia on december 14, 20. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Do you know a child from menottis amahl and the night visitors teresa stratas, giorgio tozzi, willard white, nico castel. It was written in 1954 for television by giancarlo menotti, whose operas form a body of work that is distinctively american.
Amahl and the night visitors 1952 offbroadway tickets. Jul 20, 2016 pdf download amahl and the night visitors. Dress rehearsal for the ash lawn opera production of amahl and the night visitors performed at the paramount theater in charlottesville, virginia on december 14, 20. Dec 20, 2008 do you know a child from menottis amahl and the night visitors teresa stratas, giorgio tozzi, willard white, nico castel. Its relative obscurity is perhaps due to the fact that it is inevitably labelled a christmas opera, telling, as it does, the tale of the arrival of the three kings. Amahl and the night visitors isnt giancarlo menottis most wellknown and most performed opera for nothing.
As one of the most reliable and trusted sources for premium event seating and amahl and the night visitors tickets, we offer a comprehensive and userfriendly platform for all our customers. The abc had previously televised menottis the telephone and this was the second opera they broadcast it was broadcast live in melbourne, recorded, then shown in sydney. Menotti was commissioned to write an opera for television, and on christmas eve, 1951, amahl and the night visitors was performed by the nbc television theater. The italianamerican composer and librettist, gian carlo menotti 19112007 wrote his opera, amahl and the night visitors for tv. Amahl and the night visitors thomas schippers on allmusic 1990. Amahl and the night visitors tells the story of how a crippled, young shepherd boys life changes forever when he sees an amazing star as big as a window. Amahl and the night visitors fifty years ago tonight, nbc aired the first opera ever commissioned for television. Vai dvd 4400 amahl and the night visitors the yearly live telecasts of gian carlo menottis amahl and the night visitorswere a cherished christmas tradition throughout the 1950s. Gian carlo menotti 19112007 amahl and the night visitors 1951one act opera, libretto by g. Amahl and the night visitors 1963 christmas movies on tv. However, this charming one act opera to be performed december 19 at lincoln theatre, was created from the remembrance of menottis childhood in italy. Menotti amahl and the night visitors cd or download. Menottis amahl and the night visitors is certainly worthy of greater recognition.
This recording, under the composers personal direction, was made a few days later, and it remains the definitive version, even though the sound is very dated and rough in places. Watching menottis amahl and the night visitors was a family tradition that started during my childhood, so i eagerly looked forward to watching it with my family. There are also a few other recordings that are harder to find. On television youre lucky if they ever repeat anything. With david aiken, john butler, sarah churchill, felisa conde. The rca cd below has the same cast as that telecast, but the video recording is a later production. This dvd fulfills my memories of the original live broadcast, and i recommend it highly to my contemporaries and their families. The yearly live telecasts of gian carlo menottis amahl and the night visitors were a cherished christmas tradition throughout the 1950s. Amahl and the night visitors vocal score by gian carlo. Peformed on every continent and in many languages, it has been seen by more people than any other opera in history. Amahl and the night visitors tickets, upcoming schedule. Note that at least sometimes the mp3 download of this recording is priced higher than the cd.
About amahl and the night visitors one of the most popular of american operas, menottis work is performed throughout the country every christmas season. Choose from amahl and the night visitors sheet music for such popular songs as all that gold. The 1955 broadcast of gian carlo menottis opera written expressly for television although menotti conceived of it as a stage production. Presented by the music ministry of blacksburg united methodist church sunday december 15, 20, 11. Amahl and the night visitors by thomas schippers on amazon. The original 1951 historic telecast with chet allen as amahl.
Amahl and the night visitors is an opera in one act by gian carlo menotti with an original. In 1950, menotti was commissioned to write an opera for television, and on christmas eve, 1951, amahl and the night visitors was performed by the nbc television theater. Amahl and the night visitors sheet music downloads at. In addition, since its premiere in 1951, amahl has been performed regularly by community groups and small opera companies throughout the us, making it the single most popular american opera. Amahl and the night visitors for those of you who arent familiar with the piece, it is a oneact opera, sung in english, that tells a sort of holday tale taking place in the holy land around the time of christs birth. Amahl and the night visitors article about amahl and the. At its premiere the work was the first opera ever written expressly for television, and it was replayed on nbc every year until the original video recording was lost. Rosemary kuhlmann mother, bill mciver amahl, andrew mckinley king caspar, david aiken king melchior, leon lishner king balthazar, francis monachino servant, john butler, glen tetley, carmen gutierrez dancing shepherds, members of the symphony of the air, thomas schippers. Amahl and the night visitors is one of the most beloved musical experiences of the holidays.
However, there was a record album made with the cast of the 1963 production. Dec 11, 20 the christmas opera amahl and the night visitors occupies a rich spot in television history. This was the first time the show was preserved using the new video tape system. One night in judea, a disabled shepherd boyturnedbeggar and his mother are visited by three strangers.
Menotti amahl and the night visitors by scoresondemand. Amahl and the night visitors, gian carlo menottis stirring opera about a crippled shepherd boy and three kings, was tvs first christmas tradition, creating a sensation with its debut on christmas eve 1951. Amahl and the night visitors 1964 recorded 1963 youtube. Broadcast yearly into the mid 60s, amahl as is the case with so many programs from the early years of television has disappeared into the fogs of the past, unseen on network. Gian carlo menottis charming and inspirational story inspired by the journey of the three kings. Frank monachino the page, orchestra and chorus, robin hood dell orchestra of philadelphia, thomas schippers, dimitri mitropoulos. Thomas schippers, leon lishner baritone, frank monachino baritone, david aiken baritone, chet allen soprano, rosemary kuhlman mezzosoprano, andrew mckinley tenor.
So you might want to save a few dollars and get the cd instead of the download. This was the first time the show was preserved using the new video. The music is the best part of this bluray as the video was not maintained sufficiently well to produce a quality visual experience. This page lists all recordings of amahl and the night visitors by gian carlo menotti 19112007. Amahl and the night visitors tv movie april 1952 the second christmas broadcast of this opera about a boy and his mother who are visited by the three kings searching for the baby jesus. Amahl and the night visitors offbroadway amahl and the night visitors nco is proud to close out 2011 with what is quickly becoming a beloved holiday tradition. Members of the nashville symphony chorus, members of the nashville symphony chorus, alastair willis, george mabry. However, this charming one act opera to be performed december 19 at lincoln theatre, was created from the remembrance of. The composer, gian carlo menotti comes on television before the. Amahl and the night visitors ash lawn opera youtube. A family christmas story telling the events of one miraculous, lifechanging night. The abc had previously televised menottis the telephone and this was the second opera they broadcast. Gian carlo menottis charming and inspirational story inspired by the journey of the three kings is officially an opera orlando holiday tradition. They are the three kings, and they are on their way to bethlehem to visit the christ child, who has just been born.
Of the handful of available recordings, this is probably the best. If only the video taping of the live broadcast that i remember from around 1963. Amahl and the night visitors tv movie 1963 amahl and. As of 1965, no one has seen this production of amahl and the night visitors. Shop and buy amahl and the night visitors vocal score sheet music. Amahl and the night visitors tickets 2020, amahl and the night visitors tour dates 2020, amahl and the night visitors schedule 2020. Amahl and the night visitors michigan 2018 opera on video. When three foreign kings following the star in their search for a wondrous child encounter amahl and his mother, the result is a timeless and inspiring message of how faith, charity, unselfish love, and good deeds can work miracles. My family and my wife and her three sisters all were entertained by the nbc special of amahl and the night visitors in the 1950s.
Dec 24, 2011 amahl and the night visitors for those of you who arent familiar with the piece, it is a oneact opera, sung in english, that tells a sort of holday tale taking place in the holy land around the time of christs birth. Menotti amahl and the night visitors this page lists all recordings of amahl and the night visitors by gian carlo menotti 19112007. Menottiorignal 1951 television cast staging by menotti amahl. Later that night, amahls mother weeps, praying that amahl not become a beggar dont cry mother dear. He disapproved of the new production, and after the 1965 repeat of it, refused to allow it to be shown again. Amahl and the night visitors is an opera in one act by gian carlo menotti with an original english libretto by the composer. Dec 19, 2017 amahl and the night visitors is one of the most beloved musical experiences of the holidays. Amahl and the night visitors tv movie 1963 amahl and the. It was commissioned by nbc and first performed by the nbc opera theatre on december 24, 1951, in new york city at nbc studio 8h in rockefeller center, where it was broadcast live on television as the debut production of the hallmark hall of fame. I am a music teacher and purchased my first identical video of amahl. This is the story of a lame boy who meets the three wise men on their way to bethlehem.
This recording, under the composers personal direction, was made a few days later, and it remains the definitive version, even though the. Jan 16, 2016 do you want to remove all your recent searches. Piano, vocal sheet music book by gian carlo menotti 1911. I am on my second vhs videotape of this performance of amahl and the night visitors. It was a filmed version of the opera amahl and the night visitors by menotti. After bedtime from far away we come, there is a knock at the door and the mother tells amahl to go see who it is amahl yes mother. Menottiorignal 1951 television cast staging by menottiamahl. Amahl and the night visitors is a 1957 australian tv play. Download sheet music for amahl and the night visitors.
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