Description
Orphée et Eurydice - Bayerische Staatsoper DVD
UPC: 4025438080451
Product Features
- Title: Orphée et Eurydice
- Composer: Christoph Willibald Gluck
- Orchestrated Version by: Hector Berlioz
- Cast:Ensemble: Bayerische Staatsoper Chorus and Orchestra
- Orphée: Vesselina Kasarova
- Eurydice: Rosemary Joshua
- L'Amour: Deborah York
- Conductor: Ivor Bolton
- Stage Direction: Nigel Lowery and Amir Hosseinpour
- Choreography: Amir Hosseinpour
- Lighting: Pat Collins
- Video Director: Felix Breisach
- Subtitles: German, English, French, Japanese
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Sound Formats: DTS 5.0 Surround, PCM Stereo
- Region Code: 0 (Region-Free) NTSC
- Total Run Time: 104 minutes
- Publisher: Farao Classics
- Production Partner: 2DF arte
- Age Rating: 6+ (Germany)
Overview
This DVD presents Gluck's "Orphée et Eurydice" in Hector Berlioz’s French orchestration, featuring mezzo-soprano Vesselina Kasarova as Orphée, alongside Rosemary Joshua as Eurydice, and Deborah York as L'Amour. Set in the Bavarian State Opera and led by conductor Ivor Bolton, this production revives Gluck’s classic tragedy with the elegance and emotional depth that has resonated with audiences for centuries.
With stage direction by Nigel Lowery and Amir Hosseinpour, and choreography also by Hosseinpour, the performance marries visual artistry with Gluck’s dramatic music. This modern interpretation enhances the timeless myth of Orpheus, his journey to the underworld, and his doomed love for Eurydice.
This opera DVD is a must-watch for those captivated by baroque music and mythological tales, now available with subtitles in German, English, French, and Japanese.
Interesting Facts
- Berlioz's Influence: The version used in this production was adapted by Hector Berlioz in the 19th century, specifically for the French stage, offering a nuanced take on Gluck’s original opera.
- Mezzo-Soprano as Orphée: Vesselina Kasarova, a mezzo-soprano, takes on the role of Orphée, showcasing the opera’s flexibility in voice casting, as traditionally this role has been performed by both tenors and mezzos.
- Modern Visuals: The direction and choreography bring a contemporary feel to the classic opera, blending minimalism and abstract expression to reflect the opera’s psychological themes.
- Award-Winning Conductor: Ivor Bolton is celebrated for his expertise in baroque and classical repertoires, bringing authenticity and passion to this production.
Track Highlights
- Act I: Orphée’s sorrowful lament and his plea to the gods.
- Act II: The descent into Hades, including the ballet of the Furies.
- Act III: The final reunion and tragic farewell between Orphée and Eurydice.
Publisher
Farao Classics (in collaboration with 2DF arte)
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