Amahl and the Night Visitors
8
December 1951
The historic, original, live airing of what would become an annual Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s, this opera tells the story of Amahl, a crippled shepherd boy, and his destitute mother, who provide temporary shelter to three men who are following a star to the newly-born Christ child.
Runtime:
55 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Gian Carlo Menotti