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Purcell - The Fairy Queen (DVD) | Opus Arte OA1031D

Purcell - The Fairy Queen (DVD)

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Label: Opus Arte

Cat No: OA1031D

Barcode: 0809478010319

Format: DVD

Number of Discs: 2

Genre: Opera

Release Date: 26th April 2010

Gramophone Award Winner Gramophone Editor's Choice Radio 3 Building a Library First Choice

Contents

Artists

Sally Dexter
Joseph Millson
Desmond Barrit
Jotham Annan
Susannah Wise
Helen Bradbury
Oliver Le Suer
Oliver Kieran Jones
Glyndebourne Chorus
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Conductor

William Christie

Works

Purcell, Henry

The Fairy Queen, Z629

Artists

Sally Dexter
Joseph Millson
Desmond Barrit
Jotham Annan
Susannah Wise
Helen Bradbury
Oliver Le Suer
Oliver Kieran Jones
Glyndebourne Chorus
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Conductor

William Christie

About

Jonathan Kent’s spectacular production of Purcell’s huge semi-opera is joyous, imaginative and witty. Glyndebourne, with its intimate auditorium, provides the perfect setting for a drama which is partly spoken and partly sung.

Based on an adaptation of Shakespeare’s 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream', the story is lavished with a brilliance that justifies this production’s acclaim. Paul Brown’s inventive designs, Kim Brandstrup’s exquisite choreography, an excellent cast of actors and singers and outstanding playing by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under William Christie combine to make a seamless theatrical experience, here recorded in High Definition and true surround sound.

Cast:
- Titania: Sally Dexter
- Oberon: Joseph Millson
- Bottom: Desmond Barrit
- Puck: Jotham Annan
- Hermia: Susannah Wise
- Helena: Helen Bradbury
- Demetrius: Oliver Le Suer
- Lysander: Oliver Kieran Jones

Stage Director: Jonathan Kent

Extra features:
- Interview with William Christie
- Interview with Jonathan Kent

Recorded live at Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes, East Sussex, on 17th & 19th July 2009.

There are too many highlights to mention in this varied and infinitely delightful entertainment. Glyndebourne has a triumph on its hands.” - The Stage

Running time: 3 hours 41 mins
Region code: All regions
Picture format: 16:9 Anamorphic
Sound format: 2.0 LPCM & 5.1 DTS digital
Menu language: EN
Subtitles: EN/FR/DE/ES

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