Hamlet is a grand opera in five acts of 1868 by the French composer Ambroise Thomas, with a libretto by Michel Carré and Jules Barbier based on a French adaptation by Alexandre Dumas, …

The Lowdown: Hamlet is the son of Old Hamlet, the former king of Denmark, who has just died. Hamlet’s belief that his uncle, Claudius, is responsible for his father’s death fuels much of the …

Browse through all arias, ensembles and roles from the opera Hamlet by Ambroise Thomas. With links to the scenes with movies and more information.

May 25, 2025 · With its lively dances, ghost scenes and touching arias, Hamlet was Ambroise Thomas’s single great success of the Paris Opera, remaining in its repertoire for decades after …

In particular, The Tragic History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, one of the English playwright’s most famous plays, dominated by the existential questions of the title role – To be or not to be …

Paris audiences, who primarily viewed their opera experiences as melodic backgrounds to social maneuvering, loved Thomas’ Hamlet for its sprightly dances, hearty choruses, and poignant …

Hamlet is an opera in five acts by the French composer Ambroise Thomas, with the libretto by Michel Carré and Jules Barbier based on Shakespeare s Hamlet and a French adaptation of …

Hamlet is a grand opera in five acts of 1868 by the French composer Ambroise Thomas, with a libretto by Michel Carré and Jules Barbier based on a French adaptation by Alexandre Dumas, …

Watch Hamlet by Ambroise Thomas in full on the official Paris Opera’s streaming platform.

Cast HAMLET (baritone) CLAUDIUS (bass) GERTRUDE (mezz0-soprano) OPHELIE (soprano) LAERTE (tenor) LE SPECTRE (bass, 2 tenor, 3 bass) CHORUS courtiers, soldiers, players, …