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Purcell - Dido & Aeneas (Blu-ray) | Fra Prod FRA501

Purcell - Dido & Aeneas (Blu-ray)

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Label: Fra Prod

Cat No: FRA501

Barcode: 3770002003015

Format: Blu-ray

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Opera

Release Date: 11th January 2010

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Contents

Artists

Fiona Shaw
Malena Ernman
Christopher Maltman
Judith van Wanroij
Hilary Summers
Lina Markeby
Celine Ricci
Ana Quintans
Damian Whiteley
Marc Mauilon
Choir and Orchestra of Les Arts Florissants

Conductor

William Christie

Works

Purcell, Henry

Dido and Aeneas

Artists

Fiona Shaw
Malena Ernman
Christopher Maltman
Judith van Wanroij
Hilary Summers
Lina Markeby
Celine Ricci
Ana Quintans
Damian Whiteley
Marc Mauilon
Choir and Orchestra of Les Arts Florissants

Conductor

William Christie

About

A genius with the ability to combine French and Italian influences in an art that transported the English language, Henry Purcell may be William Christie's favourite composer. This production of Dido and Aeneas, directed by Deborah Warner and interpreted by Les Arts Florissants, was overwhelmingly acclaimed when created at the Vienna Festival in 2006 and again when repeated at the Opéra Comique in 2008. This short opera, one of the earliest, is particularly dear to William Christie who has recorded and directed it on several occasions.

Brilliant stage direction by Deborah Warner combines various time spaces in the 17th century with the present day, enhanced by the subtle lighting schemes of Jean Kalman. The elegant production for television by François Roussillon entirely sustains the stage direction and music, bringing to life the performance recorded in December 2008 at the Opéra Comique.

Cast:
- Prologue: Fiona Shaw
- Dido: Malena Ernman
- Aeneas: Christopher Maltman
- Belinda: Judith Van Wanroij
- Sorceress: Hilary Summers
- 2nd Woman: Lina Markeby
- 1st Witch: Céline Ricci
- 2nd Witch: Ana Quintans
- Sailor: Damian Whiteley
- Spirit: Marc Mauilon

Acrobats: Sébastien Bruas, Romulo Pelizza, Loïc Reiter, Willy Grasman, Nicolas Comicci, Tomas Van Uden

Stage Director: Deborah Warner
Sets and Costumes: Chloé Obolensky
Lighting: Jean Kalman

Co-production with Netherlands Opera, Amsterdam - Production adapted for Vienna Festival, May 2006.

Format: digipack + slipcase
Booklet: 32 pages in 5 languages
Timing: 66' 14" + interview with William Christie & Deborah Warner (23')

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