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Massenet - Don Quichotte | Naive DR2147

Massenet - Don Quichotte

Label: Naive

Cat No: DR2147

Barcode: 0822186021477

Format: DVD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Opera

Release Date: 1st May 2012

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Contents

Artists

Jose van Dam
Silvia Tro Santafe
Werner van Mechelen
La Monnaie Choir
La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra

Conductor

Marc Minkowski

Works

Massenet, Jules

Don Quichotte

Artists

Jose van Dam
Silvia Tro Santafe
Werner van Mechelen
La Monnaie Choir
La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra

Conductor

Marc Minkowski

About

This production of one of Massenet's late masterpieces, 'Don Quichotte', in May 2010 from La Monnaie, was the last great role performed by the feted Belgian baritone José van Dam.

This very special context generates a real intensity, enhanced by the stage direction of Laurent Pelly and the expertise of Marc Minkowski in French opera repertoire, following numerous productions by Massenet, Debussy, Meyerbeer, Offenbach, Auber, Boieldieu, Gounod, etc.

José van Dam was born in Brussels. As a guest in the world’s leading opera houses, he has sung the title roles of countless operas but has become synonymous with Philip [Don Carlos] and Don Quichotte in particular. He has contributed to the success of many opera productions at La Monnaie, where he has also appeared in concerts and recitals. He also performs a vast concert, oratorio and song repertoire and has made many recordings. His cinema appearances include the title role in Gérard Corbiau’s 'Le Maître de musique' (The Music Teacher) and a brilliant Leporello in Joseph Losey’s 'Don Giovanni'.

His interpretations have earned him numerous awards - he holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Montreal; the City of Berlin awarded him the honorary title of ‘Kammersänger’; the French Government has appointed him Commandeur des Arts et Lettres; and he has been ennobled by King Albert II of Belgium.

Cast:
- José Van-Dam [Don Quichotte]
- Silvia Tro Santafé [Dulcinée]
- Werner Van Mechelen [Sancho Panza]

Directed by Laurent Pelly

Bonus: The DVD includes a touching documentary on this production.

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