Storyline

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 Cappella Amsterdam to a stunning symbiosis of elements across time and space, a true testimony to cultures intertwined in globalization.

Key Information

Director Misjel Vermerien
Writers Tan Dun
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Charles Workman

Charles Workman

Polo

Sarah Castle

Marco

Stephen Richardson

Kublai Khan

Nancy Allen Lundy

Water

Zhang Jun

Shadow 1 / Rustichello / Li Po

Tania Kress

Shadow 2 / Sheherazada / Mahler / Queen

Stephen Bryant

Shadow 3 / Dante / Shakespeare

Frequently Asked Questions

Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) was released on January 1, 2008.

The runtime of Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) is 1h 44m.

Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) is a Music movie.

Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) was directed by Misjel Vermerien.

The main cast of Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) includes Charles Workman, Sarah Castle, Stephen Richardson.

Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) is originally in English.