Hercules vs. Vampires
Hercules vs. Vampires is an opera by composer Patrick Morganelli. The work is written as a companion piece to the 1961 film Hercules in the Haunted World.[1] The work integrates the 1961 film by projecting the film in its entirety behind the action on stage.[2] However, the sound of the original film is replaced with Morganelli's music. The performers on stage sing the lines of the 1961 film screenplay by Mario Bava, Sandro Continenza, Franco Prosperi, and Duccio Tessari in synch with the projected film. Commissioned by the Opera Theater Oregon, the work had its world premiere in Portland in March 2010.[3] In April 2015 the work was staged by the Los Angeles Opera.[4]
References
- ^ Andrew Barker (April 22, 2015). "Patrick Morganelli's 'Hercules vs. Vampires' Brings Cult Film to L.A. Opera". Variety.
- ^ David Ng (April 21, 2015). "L.A. Opera to revive 1961 Italian cult film 'Hercules' at the Chandler". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ James McQuillen (May 17, 2010). "Opera review: 'Hercules vs. Vampires' shines light on link to low-budget film genre". The Oregonian.
- ^ Simon Williams (April 25, 2015). "Hercules vs. Vampires: Los Angeles Opera". Opera News.