The yearly live telecasts of gian carlo menottis amahl and the night visitors were a cherished christmas tradition throughout the 1950s. 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. The story concerns amahl, a poor crippled boy who lives with his mother, as they are visited by the three kings on the night of jesus birth. For 12 years amahl and the night visitors was presented live on tv, but in 1963 it was videotaped with an allnew cast, and this version was shown from 1963 to 1966. Amahl has a habit of lying, and his mother initially does not believe him when he talks about the unusual star he sees. Amahl and the night visitors first united methodist. A touching story about a young shepherd boy and his mother who encounter the three wise men on their pilgrimage. The history and story of amahl and the night visitors. Menotti amahl and the night visitors by scoresondemand. Download sheet music for amahl and the night visitors. Amahl and the night visitors opera at westminster presbyterian by buffalo rising january 3, 2017, 2.
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 opera in 1 act play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and. The entire amahl and the night visitors event schedule is available at the ticketsupply website. 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. 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 2105 cambridge youth opera. 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. After 1966, it seemed to have been retired from television, but in 1978, a new production, starring teresa stratas as amahls mother and nico castel as king kaspar, was filmed by. Directed by karon cogdill musical direction by tim effler choreographed by beth wortley. Of the handful of available recordings, this is probably the best. Shop and buy amahl and the night visitors vocal score sheet music. Menottis amahl and the night visitors is certainly worthy of greater recognition. 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. Out now on itunes for the first time as a download.
Gian carlo menotti amahl and the night visitors 2piano version. With chet allen, rosemary kuhlmann, andrew mckinley, david aiken. Amahl and the night visitors by gian carlo menotti. Amahl and the night visitors viewing guide and activity. Amahl and the night visitors home northern opera group. Amahl and the night visitors is an opera by gian carlo menotti. Schirmeramahl and the night visitors sheet music download. 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. Amahl and the night visitors remastered jay records. Amahl and the night visitors sheet music downloads at. One night in judea, a disabled shepherd boyturnedbeggar and his mother are visited by three strangers. This beloved work was premiered by the nbc opera theatre on december 24, 1951, in new york city at nbc studio 8h in rockefeller center, and was broadcast every. Amahl and the night visitors sheet music for piano.
John williams cowboys overture sidebyside with high school students download sidebyside application. Print and download in pdf or midi amahl and the night visitors gian carlo menotti. A christmas opera by giancarlo menotti, written on commission for nbc and the hallmark hall of fame. With teresa stratas, robert sapolsky, giorgio tozzi, willard white. Overture 1 apocalisse apocalypse 1 are you a real king. Orchestra, vocal sheet music book by gian carlo menotti 1911. However, this charming one act opera to be performed december 19 at lincoln theatre, was created from the remembrance of menottis childhood in italy. On television youre lucky if they ever repeat anything.
Due to the huge success of the medium 1946, menotti received the first ever commission for a television opera from nbc, resulting in his wellknown amahl and the night visitors 1951. They are the three kings, and they are on their way to bethlehem to visit the christ child, who has just been born. 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, 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. Amahl and the night visitors by virginia shepherd for nearly 40 years, thousands of richmond children have been enchanted by a simple story and unforgettable music on the first sunday afternoon. Holiday classic amahl and the night visitors at howard. Menotti amahl and the night visitors cd or download. Since its premiere, the opera has become one of the most performed operas throughout the world. First performed on christmas eve, 1951 by the nbc television theater.
He sees a bright star in the sky one night and tells his mother to go look, but she brushes him off, buried in. 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. Amahl and the night visitors shakespeare opera theatre. Choose from amahl and the night visitors sheet music for such popular songs as all that gold. Gian carlo menotti, thomas schippers, nbc symphony orchestra, rosemary kuhlmann, chet allen, davis aiken, frank monachino menotti. This dvd fulfills my memories of the original live broadcast, and i recommend it highly to my contemporaries and their families. Composed for cbs television in 1951, amahl and the night visitors heartwarming tale became an instant christmas classic. Piano, vocal sheet music book by gian carlo menotti 1911. Based on italian folk tales of the nativity and epiphany, gian carlo menottis amahl and the night visitors is a retelling of the story of the magi from the point of view of a young disabled boy named amahl, who lives in poverty with his widowed mother near bethlehem. Gian carlo menotti composer amahl and the night visitors 2piano version 1951 music sales classical. Free sheet music pdf, free sheet music download date created. The young cast excelled themselves and thrilled and moved the large audiences with their beautiful performances. The camera dissolved to a star high in the sky, and then slowly panned down to a young boy playing the pipe.
Written by italian american composer gian carlo menotti in 1951, amahl was originally written for television ellicott city, md, october 5, 2017 opus concert theatre will end its second season with the companys first fullystaged production, amahl and the night visitors. Schirmer is one of the leading, and oldest, us publishers of classical music. It was a filmed version of the opera amahl and the night visitors by menotti. Amahl and the night visitors 5 amahl and the night visitors. Performed by leading local singers and a community chorus accompanied by a full professional orchestra make sure not to. In november december 2015, we performed this beautiful, seasonal story in three different churches, st andrews chesterton, st laurences and st augustines. Amahl and the night visitors thomas schippers on allmusic 1990.
Amahl and the night visitors vocal score by gian carlo. This is the story of a lame boy who meets the three wise men on their way to bethlehem. It was the first time an opera had been commissioned for american television. Join shakespeare opera theatres orchestra and singers as we present this meaningful story of overcoming hardship, seeking redemption, and. The ticketsupply amahl and the night visitors guarantee. This story is great for students of all ages and is a wonderful introduction to opera. Amahl and the night visitors by gian carlo menotti 1911. This is the second time we have performed amahl and the night visitors. Amahl and the night visitors fifty years ago tonight, nbc aired the first opera ever commissioned for television. Amahl and the night visitors remastered, the royal opera house covent garden. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps.
Amahl and the night visitors 1952 offbroadway tickets, news. Daniel uglunts, dana effler, will whitmire, tim johnson and quincy roberts. Amahl and the night visitors tickets amahl and the night. Ike hawkersmith, kirsten gunlogson, dean anthony, todd thomas, kevin. Shop and buy amahl and the night visitors sheet music. We can provide you with the cheapest amahl and the night visitors ticket prices, premium seats, and complete event information for all amahl and the night visitors events. This kit was designed for the k8 or k12 music teacher so the activities span a large age range. Schirmer amahl and the night visitors sheet music download pdf click here. A beautiful and charming short opera, amahl and the night visitors is the perfect theatre experience for audiences of all ages this christmas. Amahl and the night visitors ash lawn opera duration.
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. Having loved to sing since she discovered disney princesses as a child, ms. Amahl and the night visitors is a 1957 australian tv play. Amahl and the night visitors by giancarlo menotti duration. Gian carlo menottis opera, amahl and the night visitors, was written for the 1951 christmas eve live broadcast that was the premiere of an nbc series, hallmark hall of fame. Grand theatre robert baldwin, mike leavitt, conductors menotti amahl and the night visitors leavitt and buck a christmas carol rehearsals grand theatre. Amahl and the night visitors is an opera in one act by gian carlo menotti with an original english libretto by the composer. It was written in 1954 for television by giancarlo menotti, whose operas form a body of work that is distinctively american. 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. Hallmark hall of fame amahl and the night visitors tv.
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