Handel’s Giulio Cesare Live from the Sydney Opera House – 2-DVD Set

UPC: 880242535993

Overview

Step into the opulence of ancient Egypt with Handel’s Giulio Cesare performed by Opera Australia and recorded live at the Sydney Opera House. This renowned production, directed by Francisco Negrin, stars Yvonne Kenny as Cleopatra and Graham Pushee as Julius Caesar, delivering a spellbinding interpretation of Handel's Baroque classic. With a top-tier cast, masterful choreography, and lavish staging, this 2-DVD set captures a historic performance backed by The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra under Richard Hickox.

Product Features

• Format: 2-DVD set, PAL 4:3 fullscreen
• Running Time: 208 minutes
• Audio: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: English, German, French, Italian
• Region Code: 0 (worldwide compatibility)

Interesting Facts

• Timeless Drama: Giulio Cesare in Egitto, or Julius Caesar in Egypt, is one of Handel’s most celebrated operas, full of intrigue, romance, and epic confrontations between Julius Caesar and the Egyptian forces.
• Starring Talent: This production features Australia’s celebrated soprano Yvonne Kenny as Cleopatra and countertenor Graham Pushee as Julius Caesar, both highly acclaimed for their roles in this operatic masterpiece.
• Staging & Production: Stage direction by Francisco Negrin and set design by Anthony Baker bring a striking visual style that enhances Handel’s baroque score. Gregory Nash's choreography adds an elegant movement language that complements the period setting.
• Award-Winning Team: This performance, led by maestro Richard Hickox with The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, was recorded for TV by Peter Butler, showcasing a seamless blend of live and recorded operatic art.

Cast Highlights

• Julius Caesar – Graham Pushee
• Cleopatra – Yvonne Kenny
• Cornelia – Rosemary Gunn
• Sesto – Elizabeth Campbell
• Tolomeo – Andrew Dalton

Publishers

• Produced by: EuroArts
• Distributed by: EuroArts Music International

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