Description

Charles Gounod: La Nonne Sanglante – A Groundbreaking Opera Production (DVD Video)

Product Information

Key Details

UPC: 747313563258
Product Type: DVD
Title: La Nonne Sanglante ('The Bleeding Nun')
Composer: Charles Gounod (1818-1893)
Opera Type: Opéra Comique in Five Acts (1854)
Librettists: Eugène Scribe and Germain Delavigne
Format: DVD, NTSC, 16:9 aspect ratio
Audio: PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1
Runtime: 139 minutes
Language: French (Subtitles available in French, English, German, Japanese, Korean)
Region: 0 (Worldwide)

Overview

"La Nonne Sanglante" is Charles Gounod’s daring operatic adaptation of Matthew Lewis's Gothic novel The Monk. This production, presented by the Opéra Comique in co-production with the Insula orchestra and Bru Zane, reimagines the eerie tale of warring families, doomed lovers, and the vengeful spectre of the bleeding nun with a fusion of Romantic music and supernatural drama. Filmed live at the Opéra Comique in Paris on 10 and 12 June 2018, this performance is celebrated for its memorable set pieces, striking stage design, and brilliant cinematic lighting effects.

Product Features

Format & Presentation

Media: DVD (Region 0, Worldwide)
Video Quality: Filmed in high definition (16:9 NTSC)
Audio: Available in PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1 for an immersive listening experience
Packaging: Elegant DVD9 design highlighting the production’s artistic collaboration

Cast & Crew Highlights

Principal Roles:
- Rodolphe Michael Spyres as Agnès La Nonne
- Vannina Santoni
- Marion Lebègue
- Jérôme Boutillier as Le Comte de Luddorf
- Arthur Pierre as l'Ermite
- Jodie Devos as Le Baron de Moldaw
- Jean Teitgen and Luc Bertin-Hugault in supporting roles
- Fritz/Le Veilleur de nuit and other ensemble roles contributed by a talented cast
Musical Ensemble:
- Insula orchestra conducted by Laurence Equilbey
- Chorus managed by Christophe Grapperon (accentus Chorus Master)
Production Team:
- Stage Director: David Bobée
- Set Designers: David Bobée and Aurélie Lemaignen
- Costume Designer: Alain Blanchot
- Lighting Designer: Stéphane Babi Aubert
- Video Director: François Roussillon
- Dramaturgy: David Bobée and Laurence Equilbey, in artistic collaboration with Corinne Meyniel
Additional Support:
- In association with France Télévisions and supported by the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)

Additional Details

Filming Dates: 10 and 12 June 2018
Subtitles: French, English, German, Japanese, Korean
Usage License: The material on this disc is licensed strictly for non-commercial private use. Any public performance, broadcast, or reproduction is prohibited.

Interesting Facts

Gothic Melodrama:
"La Nonne Sanglante" draws its narrative from Matthew Lewis’s famous 1796 novel The Monk, bringing a Gothic atmosphere filled with supernatural intrigue and tragic romance to the operatic stage.
Artistic Innovation:
This production is noted for its groundbreaking use of cinematic lighting and dramatic stage settings, which enhance the emotional intensity and visual impact of the performance.
Collaborative Excellence:
A high-caliber collaboration between the Opéra Comique, Insula orchestra, and leading production teams ensures that the musical and dramatic elements of Gounod’s work are brought to life with extraordinary passion and precision.

Publishers

This DVD is a production of Naxos in association with the Opéra Comique and François Roussillon et Associés, with the participation of France Télévisions and support from the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée.
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