Description
Bo Holten: The Visit of the Royal Physician - DVD
UPC: 0747313540853
Product Features
- Composer: Bo Holten
- Opera: The Visit of the Royal Physician
- Libretto: Based on the novel by Per Olov Enquist, libretto by Bo Holten
- Performers:Orchestra: The Royal Danish Orchestra
- Johan Friedrich Struensee: Johan Reuter
- King Christian VII: Gert Henning-Jensen
- Queen Caroline Mathilde: Elisabeth Jansson
- Ove Høegh-Guldberg: Sten Byriel
- Queen Dowager Juliane Marie: Gitta-Maria Sjöberg
- Count Schack Carl Rantzau: Lars Waage
- King Frederik V: Mogens Gert Hansen
- Enevold Brandt: Bengt-Ola Morgny
- Bootée-Caterine: Djina Mai-Mai
- Reverdil: Peter Oskarson
- Chorus: The Royal Danish Opera Chorus
- Conductor: Bo Holten
- Stage Director: Peter Oskarson
- Set and Costume Designer: Peter Holm
- Lighting Design: Per Sundin
- Film Director: Uffe Borgwardt
- Publisher: Dacapo Records
- Recording Venue: Royal Danish Opera, Det Kongelige Teater
- Language: Sung in Danish
- Subtitles: English, German, Danish
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Picture Format: NTSC, Region Code 0 (Worldwide)
- Running Time: Approx. 154 minutes + 37 minutes bonus material
Overview
Bo Holten's "The Visit of the Royal Physician" is a powerful and tragic opera based on the bestselling novel by Per Olov Enquist. Set in the 1770s, the opera follows the story of Johann Friedrich Struensee, the young, idealistic royal physician who rises to power during a turbulent period in Danish history. Struensee becomes both the trusted doctor to the insane King Christian VII and the lover of Queen Caroline Mathilde, leading to disastrous consequences for everyone involved.
This opera, conducted by Bo Holten himself, is a stunning production by the Royal Danish Opera, filmed at the Det Kongelige Teater. Johan Reuter stars as Struensee, with Gert Henning-Jensen as King Christian VII and Elisabeth Jansson as Queen Caroline Mathilde, in a riveting portrayal of political intrigue and forbidden love.
Interesting Facts
- Bo Holten is a renowned Danish composer and conductor, and this opera is one of his major works, praised for its emotional depth and historical relevance.
- The opera is based on the novel The Visit of the Royal Physician by Per Olov Enquist, which explores real historical events surrounding King Christian VII, his doctor Struensee, and Queen Caroline Mathilde.
- Johan Reuter, in the role of Struensee, delivers a captivating performance, reflecting the idealism and tragic downfall of the character.
- This DVD includes bonus material, with interviews featuring Bo Holten, Eva Sommestad Holten, Johan Reuter, Elisabeth Jansson, and Gert Henning-Jensen, offering insight into the creation of the opera and its production.
- The opera examines themes of love, power, and political reform, set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment era in Denmark.
Track Listing
- Act I: Struensee’s rise to power, his relationship with King Christian VII, and his growing bond with Queen Caroline Mathilde.
- Act II: The tragic consequences of Struensee’s reforms and his affair with the Queen, leading to his downfall.
Extra Features
- Interviews: Featuring Bo Holten, Eva Sommestad Holten, Johan Reuter, Elisabeth Jansson, and Gert Henning-Jensen
- Behind the Scenes: Insights into the opera's production and staging.
Publishers
- Dacapo Records
- Co-produced with DR and Arzon Productions
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