Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd – An Award-Winning Operatic Masterpiece (2 DVD Video)

Product Information

• UPC: 3760115301542
• Product Type: DVD Video
• Genre: Opera – Musical Drama (Two Acts)
• Language(s): Italian (Original), with subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Total Running Time: 174 minutes
• Format: 2 DVDs; NTSC, 16:9; Audio: 2.0 PCM & 5.1 Dolby Digital

Overview

Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd is an operatic adaptation in two acts based on Herman Melville’s classic novella, with a libretto by Edward Morgan Foster and Eric Crozier. This acclaimed production has earned prestigious accolades, including the 2018 International Opera Awards for Best New Production, and has been described as "The Billy Budd of the next decade." Under the inspired stage direction of Deborah Warner and with a dynamic performance by a stellar cast—including Jacques Imbrailo as Billy Budd, Toby Spence as Edward Fairfax Vere, and Brindley Sherratt as John Claggart—this production is celebrated for its powerful interpretation and innovative staging.

Product Features

• Recording: High-definition live recording from Teatro Real, Madrid (February 2017)
• Video Format: 2 DVDs; NTSC, colour, 16:9
• Sound Formats: 2.0 PCM & 5.1 Dolby Digital
• Subtitles: Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, and Japanese
• Production Credits:                               Collaborations: A co-production of Teatro Real de Madrid and Bel Air Media, in association with international opera houses including the Royal Opera House (London) and Opera di Roma
  • Conductor: Ivor Bolton, leading the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro Real de Madrid
  • Stage Direction: Deborah Warner
  • Stage Design: Michael Levine
  • Costume Design: Chloe Obolensky
  • Lighting Design: Jean Kalman
  • Additional Creative Direction: Directed by Jérémie Cuvillier, with production by Xavier Dubois & Natalia Camacho

Interesting Facts

• Award-Winning Production:
  This production has been widely acclaimed, earning the 2018 International Opera Awards for Best New Production, and receiving glowing reviews from major publications: "Brilliant" (Opera News), "Sensational" (Opera), "Magistral" (Diapason), "A reference" (Forumopera), "Memorable" (El Pais), and "Fulgurant" (Opera Magazine).

• Innovative Staging:
  Directed by Deborah Warner, the production offers a fresh take on Britten’s Billy Budd, blending traditional operatic elements with innovative visual storytelling that captivates audiences.

• Star-Studded Cast:
  Featuring a remarkable ensemble including Jacques Imbrailo, Toby Spence, Brindley Sherratt, and Thomas Oliesmans, this version of Billy Budd is lauded for its superb vocal performances and dramatic intensity.

• Cinematic Presentation:
  Filmed in high-definition at the iconic Teatro Real de Madrid, the DVD captures every nuance of the live performance, ensuring an immersive operatic experience for home viewers.

Publishers

A co-production of Teatro Real de Madrid and Bel Air Media, in association with the Media, with support from the Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée. Distributed internationally by Bel Air Classiques, with editorial oversight by Artwork Editorial 2018 and production collaboration with C Major Entertainment GmbH.

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