Vello Pähn
Biography
Vello Pähn (born 30 May 1958) is an Estonian conductor. Since 2012 he is the principal conductor and artistic director at the Estonian National Opera. In 2016 he received Estonian Music Council's Prize under the category "Interpretation Prize". Source: Article "Vello Pähn" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Self - Conductor
Swan Lake returns to the stage of the Opéra national de Paris with Prima Ballerina Amandine Albisson in the role of Odette/Odile. Prince Siegfried and Rothbart are gracefully brought to life by Mathieu Ganio and François Alu. A ballet in four acts based on the libretto by Vladimir Begichev and Vassili Gueltzer.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self : Maestro
King Florestan XIV invites all the fairies in the kingdom to the christening of his daughter Aurora. As they bestow beauty, generosity, and grace upon the princess, they are interrupted by the arrival of the horrible fairy Carabosse, who, furious at not having been invited to the festivities, casts a curse on Princess Aurora: on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger and die. Recorded on April 7 and 10, 2025, at the Opéra Bastille in Paris's 12th arrondissement.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self - Conductor
During his birthday’s celebration, Prince Siegfried must choose a bride. Trying to escape reality, he dreams of a perfect love. His tutor tries to bring him down to Earth and reminds him of his duties. On a dreamlike getaway, the prince meets Odette, a princess who has been transformed into a swan by the powerful sorcerer Rothbart. Only true love can break the spell. Captivated, Siegfried promises Odette to save her and invites her to his party. To trap the prince, the sorcerer sends his daughter Odile, disguised as Odette, to seduce him.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Self - Musical Director (archive footage)
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • as Self - Conductor
In this narrative ballet, John Neumeier links the myth of the swan prince Siegfried with the tragic life story of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, who fell into madness, and contrasts his own creations with the old original choreography by Ivanov and Petipa from 1895. Recorded at the Hamburg State Opera in May 2001.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self - Conductor
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.