Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)

About Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)

Tan Dun portrays the Venetian explorer's travels to the Far East as a journey of both inner and physical discovery, a voyage depicting spiritual experiences as well as a geographical expedition. Pierre Audi's mythical staging and Jean Kalman's fabulous set design complement the composer's own musical direction, forging the dazzlingly versatile soloists, the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra and Cappel…

Misjel Vermerien's Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) is a 2008 music film. It runs 104 minutes and was released in January 2008.

Charles Workman takes the lead as Polo, Sarah Castle as Marco, Stephen Richardson as Kublai Khan, and Nancy Allen Lundy as Water. American members can watch it on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel.