Description
Admeto by George Frideric Handel - DVD (Directed by Doris Dörrie)
UPC: 0814337010201
Product Features
- Title: Admeto by George Frideric Handel
- Directed by: Oscar-nominated Doris Dörrie
- Music: FestspielOrchester Göttingen, conducted by Nicholas McGegan
- Solo Dance & Choreography: Tadashi Endo (Mamu Dance Theatre)
- Recording: Live at Internationale Händel-Festspiele, Deutsches Theater, Göttingen, May 25-28, 2009
- Set & Costume Design: Bernd Lepel
- Lighting Design: Linus Fellbom
- Subtitles: English, German, French
- Format: DVD, NTSC, Region Code: Worldwide
- Sound: DTS 5.1, PCM Stereo
- Total Running Time: 202 minutes (Opera: 181 mins, Bonus: 21 mins)
- High Definition: Yes
- Bonus Content: "Baroque & Butoh" (21 mins)
Overview
The timeless opera Admeto by George Frideric Handel gets a modern reimagining under the direction of Doris Dörrie. Fusing the Baroque elegance of Handel’s composition with the stylized traditions of Japanese samurai culture, this production transforms one of Handel's most beloved works into a visually stunning spectacle. The production features vibrant set pieces and intricate choreography by Tadashi Endo, adding depth through the movement of Butoh, a form of Japanese dance-theatre.
Conductor Nicholas McGegan leads the FestspielOrchester Göttingen in this innovative interpretation, celebrated for its musical precision and deep emotional resonance. Filmed live at the prestigious Internationale Händel-Festspiele in Göttingen, this DVD captures the energy and artistry of the performance in high definition, offering a full immersion into Handel's world, combined with Japanese cultural elements.
Interesting Facts
- Doris Dörrie, a noted filmmaker known for her work on both stage and screen, directed Admeto and brought in elements of Japanese culture, particularly influenced by her interest in Butoh, a Japanese form of dance.
- Tadashi Endo, a prominent figure in the Butoh dance world, not only choreographed but also performed solo dances in the opera, merging classical music with avant-garde dance movements.
- The performance won the Herald Angel Award at the Edinburgh International Festival in 2009, recognizing its artistic innovation.
- Admeto is one of Handel's final operas, originally composed in 1727, and remains a popular work for its dramatic portrayal of love, sacrifice, and redemption.
- Nicholas McGegan, known for his interpretations of Baroque music, has led the Göttingen Festival Orchestra in many critically acclaimed performances, including this one.
Track Listing (Timings Approximate)
- Act I: Introduction & Overture – 45 mins
- Act II: Duets and Recitatives – 60 mins
- Act III: Final Resolution – 76 mins
- Bonus Feature: Baroque & Butoh – 21 mins
Publishers
- UNITEL CLASSICA
- NHK
- CLASSICA in cooperation with NDR
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