Photo Flash: Norway's Peer Gynt at the Delacorte

A Norwegian production of Peer Gynt--the poetic drama by that country's most famous dramatist--will be presented at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park for three performances from October 5th through 7th.  A sneak peek--presented by legendary Norwegian actress Liv Ullmann--was presented on October 4th.

Written in verse and concerning the epic quest of a proud anti-hero, Svein Sturla Hungnes' multimedia concert staging of the 1867 work features a cast of more than 150 actors (with Hungnes in the title role).  The cast also includes Kari Simonsen, Linda Øvrebø, Mari Maurstad, Stein Grønli, Rune Reksten, Karoline Kruger, and Camilla Granlien. 

The American Symphony Orchestra will play the "Peer Gynt" of Edvard Grieg, which the composer wrote for the play; Timothy Myers will conduct.  Nina Moen will lead the Peer Gynt chamber choir.  The production--which has been annually staged at the Peer Gynt Festival on Norway's Lake Gålåusical to huge crowds--will also feature arrangements by Atle Halstensen and film direction by Arne Rostad. The production will be performed in English.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets to Peer Gynt are $145 and $95; visit www.ticketcentral.com.

Photos by Lars Erik Skrefsrud

 
Den Grønkledde

Dovregubbens Hall

Svein Sturla Hungnes (center) as Peer Gynt