Amahl and the night visitors operamus, at quaker meeting house, bournville menottis amahl and the night visitors is a gem originally commissioned for television in 1951, soon becoming a christmas classic, but now far too rarely presented. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Tickets amahl and the night visitors wcsu box office. Her recent mot roles include mae in the grapes of wrath, sandman in hansel and gretel, the old lady in candide and the mother in amahl and the night visitors. But, when they ask to spend the night, amahls mother is faced with the question of whether those gifts are better given to the christ child or taken to keep amahl and his mother from becoming beggars. Amahl and the night visitors 2105 cambridge youth opera. Amahl and the night visitors is a 1957 australian tv play. The abc had previously televised menottis the telephone and this was the second opera they broadcast.
Amahl and the night visitors 1963 christmas movies on. Amahl and the night visitors gian carlo menotti composed the first opera commissioned by broadcast television on christmas eve in 1951. It was a christmas opera for children, and it was performed live. Donate today to turn all of nyc into an opera house. Allen may 6, 1939 june 17, 1984 was an american child actor of the 1950s known for his role as amahl in gian carlo menottis amahl and the night visitors, the first opera written for television, which he made with the nbc opera theatre allen was born in chillicothe, ohio, and later moved to columbus, ohio. Amahl and the night visitors 2002 one night in judea, a disabled shepherd boyturnedbeggar and his mother are visited by three strangers. People looking for a meaningful christmas story that actually mentions christ, will treasure this book. Cody j barth page cody makes his opera orlando debut this season.
With chet allen, rosemary kuhlmann, andrew mckinley, david aiken. 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. This was the first opera composed for television in the united states and debuted at the nbc studio 8h in rockefeller center, new york city. 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. 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 tv movie 1951 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The first performance was broadcast on december 20, 1953, with charles vignoles as amahl, and gladys whitred as his mother. Amahl and the night visitors 1963 one night in judea, a disabled shepherd boyturnedbeggar and his mother are visited by three strangers. At the time he was selected as amahl, allen was a soprano member of. Then, using her back as a movie screen, a prerecorded film of the kings. That opera, amahl and the night visitors, had just become a part of television history.
The bbc made several productions of amahl and the night visitors in the 1950s. Amahl, a poor shepherd boy who uses a crutch to walk, has an active imagination, and he has often told fibs to his mother, telling her of fanciful things he claims to have seen or heard. They are the three kings, and they are on their way to bethlehem to visit the christ child, who has just been born. 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. On television youre lucky if they ever repeat anything. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing amahl and the night visitors near you. First church and parish dedham is pleased to offer a holiday performance of amahl and the night visitors, a oneact opera in english that originally aired live on nbc christmas eve, 1951. Amahl and the night visitors thomas schippers on allmusic 1990. Alvy powell, patricia racette, pablo strong see full. One night in judea, a disabled shepherd boyturnedbeggar and his mother are visited by three strangers. Walla walla university department of music presents gian carlo menottis classic opera amahl and the night visitors. Of the handful of available recordings, this is probably the best. This 1954 telecast of gian carlo menottis oneact opera starring rosemary kuhlman, leon lishner and bill mciver is not only a heartwarming holiday favorite, but holds the distinction of being the. Hallmark hall of fame amahl and the night visitors tv.
Amahl and the night visitors 1964 recorded 1963 youtube. Aside from many recitals in the 201718 season, chev is excited to make his stage debut with opera orlando as balthazar in amahl and the night visitors and to make his second appearance as assistant conductor in the spring production of rossinis cinderella. Sharpstein 5th grader, logan goss, portrays amahl, the lovable boy who is visited. Kurt frenchy yaghjian also known as kurt yahjian born 1951. Dec, 2018 yet with the composition of amahl and the night visitors in 1951, that is essentially what he did.
The original 1951 historic telecast with chet allen as amahl. Our new website is in the works but you can still see us on facebook, instagram, or email. 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. Almost unwittingly, the italianborn american created what has come to be considered the first. Menottis amahl and the night visitors is certainly worthy of greater recognition. My new tape is understandable, and as long as you have access to a vcr. With teresa stratas, robert sapolsky, giorgio tozzi, willard white. The christmas telecasts of amahl and the night visitors in 1953 and 1954 were apparently in color, but the 2015 video artists international dvd containing a recording of the 1955 telecast is in black and white. It was a filmed version of the opera amahl and the night visitors by menotti. Dec 24, 2001 amahl and the night visitors fifty years ago tonight, nbc aired the first opera ever commissioned for television. The dvd is in black and white and appears to have been transfered from a kinescope.
As of 1965, no one has seen this production of amahl and the night visitors. The christmas opera amahl and the night visitors occupies a rich spot in television history. The young crippled shepherd, amahl, is miraculously cured of his lameness and invited to join the three kings on their journey. Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. Overview of amahl and the night visitors, 1951, directed by kirk browning, with chet allen, rosemary kuhlmann, andrew mckinley, at turner classic movies.
Set in bethlehem in the first century after the birth of christ, this opera is one act long. Kurt yaghjian as amahl in the video presentation of amahl and the night visitors. This was the first time the show was preserved using the new video. Amahl invites the other shepherds in their community to visit with the kings, who bring offerings for them as well. Amahl had been a tv tradition since its original live broadcast. I like the holy land setting in the authenticlooking hut better than a film of an onstage performance. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Amahl had been a tv tradition since its original live broadcast on christmas eve of 1951, each broadcast was presented live. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. It differs from our other productions, in that its designed to be small and portable it was originally developed on a tiny budget to perform in the grand arcade. One of the extras is a long interview with rosemary kuhlman the mother.
However, there was a record album made with the cast of the 1963 production. The concert will be held in the great hall at the historic dekoven center, 600 21st st. One night, though, when he sees a huge bright star in the sky, followed by three kings knocking at his own front door, his mother has no choice but to believe him. Last summer, she performed as an apprentice with santa fe opera and holds a masters degree at the university of. 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. This 1954 telecast of gian carlo menottis oneact opera starring rosemary kuhlman, leon lishner and bill mciver is not only a. With no set and only a few props, the singers create the setting and use puppets to support the action. Later on, while the kings sleep, amahl s mother laments her poor fate and that of her disabled son. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Nov 25, 2019 the kings spend the night in their house, along with all of the gifts and riches intended for the child. Movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight. They are the three kings, and they are on their way to bethlehem to visit the christ child, who has. With alvy powell, patricia racette, pablo strong, robert tear.
Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the amahl and the night visitors movie on. The problem is the vhs transfer, of all the videos and dvds in my quite extensive and still growing opera collection, the transfer for the 1978 production of amahl and the night visitors is one of the least satisfying, with shoddymurky picture quality and constant colour shifts and distorted sound with a very unpleasant hiss played in hifi. Amahl and the night visitors performing arts live music. The belle ensemble presents an orchestrated rendition of gian carlo menottis beloved oneact opera, amahl and the night visitors. Amahl and the night visitors 1955 internet archive. Amahl and the night visitors is a wonderful and moving story for all ages. Menottis amahl and the night visitors is a christmas gem. Amahl and the night visitors by gian carlo menotti. A family christmas story telling the events of one miraculous, lifechanging night. Traverse city, michigan native katherine deyoung is the resident mezzosoprano of the michigan opera theatre studio. One night in judea, a disabled shepherd boyturnedbeggar and his mother are visited by. Shop amahl and the night visitors bluray 1955 at best buy. One night in judea, a disabled shepherd boyturnedbeggar and.
Menottiorignal 1951 television cast staging by menotti amahl. Amahl and the night visitors tv movie 1951 amahl and. Amahl and the night visitors musical tv movie 25 december 1963 one night in judea, a disabled shepherd boyturnedbeggar and his mother are visited by three strangers. This dvd fulfills my memories of the original live broadcast, and i recommend it highly to my contemporaries and their families. The three kings were sung by john lewis kaspar, scott joynt balthasar, and john cameron melchior. With david aiken, john butler, felisa conde, rosemary kuhlmann. 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. Get tickets and show information for amahl and the night visitors wcsu box office. This is the second time we have performed amahl and the night visitors. One evening, three royal visitors come by their house bearing gifts for a child of wonders. Amahl and the night visitors tv movie 1951 full cast. The tour of amhal and the night visitors will start at the immaculate heart of mary church, 180 loudon rd, in concord with performances on friday january 5 at 7.
The music is the best part of this bluray as the video was not maintained sufficiently well to produce a quality visual experience. The illustrations are superb and add to the richness of the story. Amahl and the night visitors 1963 movie summary amahl and the night visitors is an opera in one act by gian carlo menotti with an original english libretto by the composer. I like teresa stratas, as well as the other performers. This is the story of a lame boy who meets the three wise men on their way to bethlehem. Amahl and the night visitors musical fc theatre arts. The cast is the same as the 51 telecast except for amahl performed by bill mciver who did it for four years running. Amahl and the night visitors fifty years ago tonight, nbc aired the first opera ever commissioned for television. 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. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The words repay careful attention, and the best cds will have the full libretto.
It was commissioned by nbc and first performed on december 24, 1951 in new york city, at nbc studio 8h in radio city music hall, where it was broadcast live on television as the debut production of the hallmark hall of. Gian carlo menotti 19112007 amahl and the night visitors 1951one act opera, libretto by g. Amahl and the night visitors 1978 one night in judea, a disabled shepherd boyturnedbeggar and his mother are visited by three strangers. 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 michigan opera theatre. Since then, its been the most performed opera in the united states and a classic christmas celebration around the world. 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. It was to be the jewel in bbc2s christmas season a lavish film of the popular opera amahl and the night visitors which tells how the three. Dec 20, 2008 do you know a child from menottis amahl and the night visitors teresa stratas, giorgio tozzi, willard white, nico castel. Amahl and the night visitors tickets 2020, amahl and the night visitors tour dates 2020, amahl and the night visitors schedule 2020. 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. Amahl and the night visitors 1951 the first opera written for television and performed on live tv on december 24th 1951. Amahl and the night visitors is an opera in one act by gian carlo menotti with an original english libretto by the composer.
How amahl and the night visitors established television. Bbc awaits a miracle after christmas opera is shelved uk news. The alcoa hour amahl and the night visitors tv episode. The yearly live telecasts of gian carlo menottis amahl and the night visitors were a cherished christmas tradition throughout the 1950s. Amahl was portrayed by a young man who did an outstanding job. Amahl and the night visitors amahl and the night visitors was composed by gian carlo menotti and premiered on dec. It was broadcast live in melbourne, recorded, then shown in sydney. Amahl and the night visitors tickets, upcoming schedule. The story of amahl, and his fateful meeting with three kings, is told with warmth as well as humor. 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 was composed by gian carlo menotti and premiered on dec. This is the final nbchallmark hall of fame broadcast of the christmas opera. As a music recording it is readily available, and is beautiful to listen to. Amahl and the night visitors article about amahl and the.