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Dove - Adventures of Pinocchio | Opus Arte OA1005D

Dove - Adventures of Pinocchio

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Label: Opus Arte

Cat No: OA1005D

Barcode: 0809478010050

Format: DVD

Number of Discs: 2

Genre: Opera

Release Date: 2nd February 2009

Gramophone Editor's Choice

Contents

Artists

Victoria Simmonds
Jonathan Summers
Mary Plazas
Rebecca Bottone
Graeme Broadbent
Allan Clayton
Mark Wilde
James Laing
Carole Wilson
Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North

Conductor

David Parry

Works

Dove, Jonathan

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Artists

Victoria Simmonds
Jonathan Summers
Mary Plazas
Rebecca Bottone
Graeme Broadbent
Allan Clayton
Mark Wilde
James Laing
Carole Wilson
Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North

Conductor

David Parry

About

Opera North’s enchanting staging of The Adventures of Pinocchio, Jonathan Dove’s 21st opera, is a wittily inventive feast for the eyes and ears. A full-length, through-composed grand opera with 29 characters, a sizeable chorus and a profound symphonic score, it is overflowing with visual delights, and children will love it!

A sublime achievement by Martin Duncan and team, this production shines a bright new light on Collodi’s dream-like original story, full of charm, darkness and magic. The superb ensemble stars Victoria Simmonds in the title role, and the orchestra and chorus respond splendidly under David Parry’s vibrant baton.

Mastered from the High Definition video recording and in true surround sound, this is a wonderful chance for children and adults to relive an exhilarating theatre experience at home.

Cast:
- Pinocchio: Victoria Simmonds
- Geppetto: Jonathan Summers
- The Blue Fairy: Mary Plazas
- Cricket/Parrot: Rebecca Bottone
- Puppeteer/Ape-Judge/Ringmaster: Graeme Broadbent
- Lampwick: Allan Clayton
- Cat: Mark Wilde
- Fox/Coachman: James Laing
- Pigeon/Snail: Carole Wilson

Stage Director: Martin Duncan

Bonus material:
- Illustrated synopsis & cast gallery.
- Interviews with…
 • The Composer
 • The Librettist
 • The Stage Director
 • The Musical Director

Recorded live at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, on 29th February & 1st March 2008.

What an inspired and exciting opera this is. Gorgeous characters, a busy story rich in incident and an exhilarating mix of music. Delight follows delight.’ - The Stage

Running time: 213 mins
Region code: All regions
Picture format: 16:9 Anamorphic
Sound format: 2.0 PCM Stereo / 5.1 DTS Surround
Menu language: EN
Subtitles: EN/FR/DE/ES/IT

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