Trouble in Tahiti

Leonard Bernstein's 1952 opera is a biting satire on the emptiness of materialist values and the false promise of suburban comforts. This production, conducted by the composer himself, presents a live-action cast performing on an animated set. Inspired by jazz and American musical comedy, the score is a path-breaking fusion of lyric art with popular entertainment.

Director

Bill Hays

Screenplay

Leonard Bernstein

Status

Released

Release date

23/12/1973

Original language

English