The First Emperor
Overview
The incomparable Plácido Domingo began a new chapter in his legendary Met career when he created the role of Emperor Qin in the world premiere of Tan Dun’s epic opera. Staged by revered film director Zhang Yimou, The First Emperor is both a rich pageant of ancient China and a fascinating study of the ruler who united it. Conducted by the composer, it also stars Paul Groves and Elizabeth Futral and features a riveting turn by Peking Opera performer Wu Hsing-Kuo as the Yin-Yang Master.
About The First Emperor (2007)
Released in 2007, The First Emperor is a feature film from The Metropolitan Opera (United States of America). It was directed by Brian Large and written by Ha Jin and Tan Dun. The cast is led by Elizabeth Futral, Plácido Domingo, Paul Groves, Michelle DeYoung and Hao Jiang Tian. With a runtime of 2h 57m, the film is available in full HD.
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