Berlioz: Les Troyens (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, Berlioz: Les Troyens is a drama, music and history film directed by Brian Large, running about 250 minutes. “MET OPENS 100TH SEASON WITH 'LES TROYENS'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Berlioz’s colossal masterpiece requires stupendous forces—dozens of soloists, enormous chorus, orchestra and ballet, a superb conductor who understands the uniqueness of the score—plus a production that does visual justice to the work. “A stupendous achievement” was one critic’s assessment of Peter Wexler’s inventive production. And with James Levine’s wizardry galvanizing the marvelous all-star cast, this is truly a gem. Plácido Domingo is the legendary hero Aeneas, Jessye Norman the obsessed prophetess Cassandra, and Tatiana Troyanos is Queen Dido, who commits suicide when Aeneas leaves her.
Who’s in it. Berlioz: Les Troyens stars Tatiana Troyanos as Dido, Jessye Norman as Cassandre, Plácido Domingo as Aeneas and Allan Monk as Coroebus, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Berlioz: Les Troyens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Berlioz: Les Troyens tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Berlioz: Les Troyens (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Berlioz: Les Troyens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Berlioz: Les Troyens?
- Berlioz: Les Troyens stars Tatiana Troyanos, Jessye Norman, Plácido Domingo, Allan Monk and Paul Plishka.
- When was Berlioz: Les Troyens released?
- Berlioz: Les Troyens was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 250 minutes.