亨德尔：歌剧 朱利奥·凯撒

向不断征服的英雄致敬（歌剧的主人公凯撒曾有这样一句名言“我来，我见，我征服”），英国格林德伯恩歌剧院再度演出亨德尔的歌剧《朱利奥·凯撒》，由大卫．麦克威卡（David McVicar）担任导演。大卫是一个非常大胆前卫的导演，他会打破原作的时代局限，运用夸张炫目的舞美，综合各种风格样式。

Synopsis:

David McVicar's production of Giulio Cesare manages to combine serious insight with entertainment, bringing Handel's masterpieces to life in a powerful, convincing and highly intelligent way. In every line of the complex narrative the subtle nuances are apparent, reflecting perfectly the transparent and exquisite nature of Handel's musical expression. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound, the outstanding singing of the all-star cast, led superbly by Sarah Connolly, and the vivid playing of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under the energizing baton of William Christie reveal the color and dramatic character of Handel's music in a most delightful manner.

Cast and Crew:

Giulio Cesare: Sarah Connolly
Cleopatra: Danielle de Niese
Curio: Alexander Ashworth
Cornelia: Patricia Bardon
Nireno: Rachid Ben Abdeslam
Tolomeo: Christophe Dumaux
Sesto: Angelika Kirchschlager
Achilla: Christopher Maltman
On-stage violin: Nadja Zwiener

Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment, The Glyndebourne Chorus
Music: Georg Friedrich Händel   Wikipedia
Libretto: Nicola Francesco Haym, after Francesco Bussani
Conductor: William Christie
Stage Director: David McVicar
Video Director: Robin Lough

Recorded live at the Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes, East Susex, UK, 14 & 17 August 2005.

Source...........: 2 BD50 Retail
Distributor......: Opus Arte
BD Release Date..: 2 March 2009
Screen Format....: Widescreen 1.78:1
Program used.....: AnyDVD (Region Code Free)


Extras: all in 1080i

Disc 1:
1. Illustrated synopsis (6:27)
2. Cast gallery (0:42)

Disc 2:
1. Production photo gallery (7:19)
2. Rehearsals photo gallery (6:09)
3. Entertainment is not a dirty word (50:11)
4. Danielle de Niese and the Glyndebourne experience (22:09)