Handel - Giulio Cesare

Christie, William, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, soliści

OA 0950 D

Handel - Giulio Cesare David McVicar;s production of Giulio Cesare manages to combine serious insight with entertainment, bringing Handel;s masterpiece 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 by a superb Sarah Connolly, and the vivid playing of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under the energising baton of William Christie reveal the colour and dramatic character of Handel;s music in a most delightful manner. Sarah Connolly, Angelika Kirchschlager, Danielle de Niese, Christophe Dumaux, Patricia Bardon, Christopher Maltman, Rachid Ben Abdeslam The Glyndebourne Chorus / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment / William Christie Stage Director David McVicar Cast Gallery Synopsis Entertainment is not a Dirty Word - documentary about the opera including interviews with William Christie, David McVicar and the castDanielle de Niese the Glyndebourne experience - an informal portrait of Danielle de Niese in her first-ever Glyndebourne seasonCAT NO: OA 0950 DFORMAT: All Formats REGIONS: All Regions PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9 LENGTH: 295 Mins SOUND: DTS SURROUND / LPCM STEREO SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES/IT RELEASED: 01/04/2006 NO OF DISCS: 3

DVD x 3

Opus Arte

4/26/10

809478009504

American Record Guide: 'Critic’s Choice' (2012)
Audiophile Audition: 'Best of the Year Disc' (2012)
Fanfare: 'Want List' (2012)
Gramophone Award: 'DVD Performance' (2012)