Gian Carlo Menotti: Help, Help, the Globolinks!

Product Details

• UPC: 807280128192
• Artist: Gian Carlo Menotti
• Genre: Opera
• Number of discs: 1
• Label: Arthaus Musik
• Release date: 1968 (historical studio production)

Product Specifications

• Sound Format: Mono
• Picture Format: 4:3 (Color)
• Language: German
• Subtitle Languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide), NTSC
• Running Time: 71 minutes

Overview

Gian Carlo Menotti's "Help, Help, the Globolinks!" is a captivating opera sung in German, directed by the composer himself. This historical studio production was filmed in 1969, following the world premiere at the Hamburg State Opera in 1968. The story revolves around a mysterious alien race called the Globolinks and their interactions with humans, offering a unique blend of science fiction and opera.

Cast and Crew

• Emily: Edith Mathis
• Madame Euterpova: Arlene Saunders
• Dr. Stone: Raymond Wolansky
• Tony: William Workman
• Timothy: Kurt Marschner
• Miss Penelope Newkirk: Ursula Boese
• Mr. Lavender-Gas: Franz Grundheber
• Dr. Turtlespit: Noël Mangin
• Children's Choir of the NDR:
• Ballet of the Hamburg State Opera:
• Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra: Conducted by Matthias Kuntzsch
• Directed by: Gian Carlo Menotti
• Adapted for TV by: Joachim Hess
• Artistic Director: Rolf Liebermann