George Frideric Handel: Admeto, Re di Tessaglia (2 DVD Box Set)

UPC: 807280125795

Product Features

• Format: Special Edition Box SetPerformance: Live recording from the Opernhaus Halle, 2006
  • 2 DVDs: Live recording of the opera
  • 2 Audio CDs: Complete opera soundtrack
• Festival Production: Händel-Festspiele Halle 2006
• Orchestra: Händel-Festspielorchester Halle, performing on historical instruments
• Conductor: Howard Arman
• Principal Cast:Director: Axel Köhler
  • Matthias Rexroth as Admeto
  • Romelia Lichtenstein as Alceste
  • Mechthild Bach as Antigona
  • Tim Mead as Trasimede
  • Raimund Nolte as Ercole
  • Melanie Hirsch as Orindo
  • Gerd Vogel as Metuspe
• Stage Design: Roland Aeschlimann
• Costume Design: Marie-Thérèse Jossen
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Subtitle Languages: German, English, French, Italian
• Menu Languages: German, English, French
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Region Code: 2 (NTSC)
• Running Time: 196 minutes

Overview

Admeto, Re di Tessaglia is one of George Frideric Handel's most celebrated operas, originally composed for the Royal Academy of Music in London during the early 18th century. This special edition box set captures a modern interpretation of this classic opera, performed live at the 2006 Händel-Festspiele in Halle.

The production, directed by Axel Köhler, creatively situates the story within the setting of a modern hospital, offering a fresh and symbolic take on the opera’s themes of love, sacrifice, and resurrection. The acclaimed Händel-Festspielorchester Halle performs on historical instruments under the baton of Howard Arman, bringing an authentic sound to this innovative production.

Interesting Facts

• Historical Context: Admeto was one of Handel's most successful operas during his London period, and it remains a staple in Baroque opera repertoire.
• Innovative Production: Director Axel Köhler, known for his work as a countertenor, has reimagined the setting of Admeto in a contemporary context, blending the old with the new in a visually and thematically engaging manner.
• Cultural Significance: The performance is part of the prestigious Händel-Festspiele Halle, a festival dedicated to celebrating Handel’s work in his birthplace, Halle, Germany.

Publishers

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik
• Country of Release: Germany
• Website: www.arthaus-musik.com

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