François-André Danican Philidor: Tom Jones – Opéra de Lausanne DVD

UPC: 007144355090

Product Features

• Title: Tom Jones – Comic Opera in Three Acts
• Composer: François-André Danican Philidor (1726-1785)
• Libretto: Antoine-Alexandre-Henri Poinsinet, adapted by Vincent Vittoz
• Conductor: Jean-Claude Malgoire
• Orchestra: Le Sinfonietta de Lausanne
• Cast:Set Designer: Philippe LLeonard
  • Tom Jones: Sébastien Droy
  • Sophie: Sophie Marin-Degor
  • Monsieur Western: Marc Barrard
  • Madame Western: Sibyl Zanganelli
  • Honora: Carine Séchehaye
  • Blifil: Rodolphe Briand
  • Allworthy: Léonard Pezzino
  • Dowling: Pierre Arbel
  • L'Aubergiste: Ana Tordera
  • Powerfist: Dominique Bonnetain
  • Jellyfisch: Guillaume Michel
  • Buttercup: Frédéric Burdet
  • Gumtree: Jean-Pascal Cottier
• Costume Designer: Michel Ronvaux
• Lighting Designer: Roberto Venturi
• Video Director: Clip Clap Video
• Running Time: 143 minutes
• Format: 1 DVD, NTSC, All Regions
• Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0
• Subtitles: Not specified
• Label: Dynamic
• Release Year: Not specified

Overview

Experience the lively comic opera Tom Jones by François-André Danican Philidor, based on Henry Fielding's famous novel of the same name. This Opéra de Lausanne production, conducted by Jean-Claude Malgoire with the Sinfonietta de Lausanne, presents a witty and charming tale of love, social class, and mistaken identities. The opera, originally premiered in 1765, showcases Philidor’s mastery of musical comedy, with delightful melodies and humorous character portrayals.

The cast is led by Sébastien Droy as the roguish but good-hearted Tom Jones, alongside Sophie Marin-Degor as his beloved Sophie, and Marc Barrard as the bumbling Monsieur Western. The colorful supporting characters, including Madame Western, Blifil, and Honora, add layers of comic intrigue to this story of romantic entanglements.

The set and costume designs bring the 18th-century world of Tom Jones to life, complemented by Roberto Venturi’s lighting design. This dynamic production, directed by Vincent Vittoz, adds a fresh perspective to Philidor’s work, making it an essential addition to any lover of comic opera.

Interesting Facts

• François-André Danican Philidor was not only a composer but also one of the greatest chess players of his time, famous for writing one of the first comprehensive chess strategy guides.
• Tom Jones is one of the few operas based on the works of Henry Fielding, a celebrated English novelist, and it has been praised for its blend of comedy and social commentary.
• This performance was recorded at the Opéra de Lausanne, a renowned Swiss opera house known for producing both classic and contemporary works.

Publishers

• Label: Dynamic
• Video Production: Clip Clap Video
• Recording Sponsored by: André and Rosalie Hoffmann

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