Category:Mary Magdalene--music (subject)

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Overview

Mary Magdalene first attracted the attention of librettists and composers of oratorios as a penitent convert and a witness of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. The most popular oratorio was La passione di Gesu Cristo by Pietro Metastasio, which was set to music by numerous composers.

At the end of the 19th century, Mary Magdalene took a life of her own. At the center the operas by Michetti and Pedrollo is now her personal experience and biography. These two operas prepared the path for the most important operatic role for Mary Magdalene, in Jesus Christ Superstar (1970), as a former prostitute who cannot hide her love for Jesus. The success of the opera has made Mary Madgalene one of the most popular musical roles in contemporary times.

Performing Mary Magdalene (opera & oratorio)

1970s Performer Music Country
1970 Yvonne Elliman Jesus Christ Superstar (1970 Webber / Rice), album musical UK
1971 Yvonne Elliman Jesus Christ Superstar (1971 Webber / Rice), opera USA
1972 * Diane Gillespie Jesus Christ Superstar (1972 Bowles, Nicholas / Sharman / @1971 Webber), West End original stage production UK
1973 June Carter Cash Gospel Road (1973 Elfstrom & Cash), film
1973 Yvonne Elliman Jesus Christ Superstar (1973 Jewison), film
1977 Barbara Niles Jesus Christ Superstar (1977 Rebic, Grey / Grey / @1971 Webber), Broadway stage production (revival) USA

2000s Performer Film Country
2000 Maya Days Jesus Christ Superstar (2000 Vaccariello, Carter / Edwards / @1971 Webber), Broadway stage production (revival) USA
2002 Natalie Toro Jesus Christ Superstar (2002 Barna, Bach / Moriarty / @1971 Webber), Broadway touring production USA

2010s Performer Film Country
2012 * Chilina Kennedy Jesus Christ Superstar (2012 Fox, Nolan / McAnuff / @1971 Webber), Broadway stage production (revival) USA

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