Description
Antonín Dvořák: Legendary Rusalka – A Haunting Fairy Tale Opera | ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA DVD
Product Information
- UPC: 807280914993
- Product Type: DVD
- Genre: Opera – Live Performance, Classical Music
- Original Language: English
- Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Czech
- Format: DVD 9 NTSC (Dual Layer)
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Region Code: 0
- Running Time: 159 minutes
- Catalog No.: 109149
Overview
"English National Opera: Legendary Rusalka" presents a landmark production of Antonín Dvořák's haunting fairy tale opera, Rusalka, staged by David Pountney at the English National Opera in 1986. Set in a Victorian nursery, this imaginative production tells the poignant story of an adolescent girl on the brink of sensual awakening, whose dreams of first love mirror the tragic fate of Rusalka—the wood nymph who sacrifices everything for a love destined to be betrayed. With a richly lyrical orchestral performance conducted by Mark Elder and a moving title role rendered by Eilene Hannan, this production mesmerizes critics and audiences alike with its blend of repression, surreal fantasy, and raw emotional power.
Product Features
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Dual Layer DVD: Yes (Layer transition incorporated)
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Running Time: 159 minutes
- Additional Information: Made in Austria; Copy protected DVD licensed for non-commercial private use only
Interesting Facts
Artistic and Historical Insights
- Innovative Staging: Director David Pountney creates an enchanted, dreamlike setting in a Victorian nursery, where the fairy tale elements of Rusalka are interwoven with themes of repression and the bittersweet awakening of first love.
- Captivating Performances: Eilene Hannan, singing the title role, delivers a performance of free, naive, and unforced rapture, capturing the ethereal and tragic nature of Rusalka.
- Orchestral Excellence: Under the baton of Mark Elder, the orchestra offers a fiery yet lyrically rich performance that complements the surreal atmosphere of the production.
- Critical Acclaim: This production has been celebrated as a transformative interpretation of Dvořák's opera, leaving both critics and audiences spellbound with its unique blend of fantasy and emotional depth.
Publishers
A Landseer production in association with Monarda Arts for Channel 4, presented by the English National Opera in 1986. All rights reserved.
Cat. No.: NTSC | 109149
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