Description
Philip Glass's The Perfect American - A Powerful Operatic Journey DVD
UPC: 0809478011170
Product Details:
- Format: DVD
- Composer: Philip Glass (born 1937)
- Title: The Perfect American
- Artists:Orchestra and Chorus: Coro y Orquesta del Teatro Real (Coro Intermezzo, Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid)
- Walt Disney: Christopher Purves
- Roy Disney: David Pittsinger
- Dantine: Donald Kaasch
- Hazel George: Janis Kelly
- Lillian Disney: Marie McLaughlin
- Sharon: Sarah Tynan
- Diane: Nazan Fikret
- Lucy/Josh: Rosie Lomas
- Abraham Lincoln/A Funerary Worker: Zachary James
- Andy Warhol: John Easterlin
- Chuck/A Doctor: Juan Noval-Moro
- A Secretary: Beatriz De Galvez
- Nurse: Noelia Buñuel
- Conductor: Dennis Russell Davies
- Director: Phelim McDermott
- Set and Costume Design: Dan Potra
- Lighting Design: Jon Clark
- Choreography: Ben Wright
- Video Design: Leo Warner (59 Productions)
- Chorus Master: Andrés Máspero
- Recording: Live at Teatro Real Madrid, January 2013
- Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean
- Extras: Cast Gallery
- Running Time: Approx. 120 minutes
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
- Sound: LPCM Stereo, DTS Digital Surround
- Region: All regions
- Format: NTSC
- Language: Sung in English
- Recorded in High Definition
Product Features
- Powerful new opera by renowned composer Philip Glass
- Features an exceptional cast led by Christopher Purves as Walt Disney
- Directed by acclaimed theater director Phelim McDermott
- Live recording from the prestigious Teatro Real Madrid
- High-definition video and superior sound quality
- Includes exclusive cast gallery extra
- Multi-language subtitles for global audiences
- All-region NTSC DVD compatible with most players worldwide
Overview
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of The Perfect American, Philip Glass's profound opera that delves into the final days of the iconic Walt Disney. Filmed during its world premiere at Teatro Real Madrid in January 2013, this production brings together a stellar cast and creative team to explore the complex tapestry of Disney's life and legacy.
Under the masterful direction of Phelim McDermott, the opera weaves fact and fiction to offer a poignant reflection on fame, creativity, and mortality. Christopher Purves delivers a compelling performance as Walt Disney, supported by a talented ensemble cast including David Pittsinger, Janis Kelly, and Marie McLaughlin. Conductor Dennis Russell Davies leads the Coro y Orquesta del Teatro Real, bringing Philip Glass's mesmerizing score to life with precision and depth.
This high-definition DVD presents the opera with exceptional visual and audio quality, ensuring an immersive viewing experience. Whether you're a fan of contemporary opera or intrigued by the life of Walt Disney, The Perfect American offers a thought-provoking journey that resonates on both personal and universal levels.
Interesting Facts
- World Premiere: The Perfect American had its world premiere at Teatro Real Madrid in 2013, coinciding with Philip Glass's 75th birthday celebrations.
- Based on a Novel: The opera is adapted from Peter Stephan Jungk's novel of the same name, which presents a fictionalized account of Walt Disney's later years.
- Creative Collaboration: Director Phelim McDermott and Philip Glass previously collaborated on the opera Satyagraha, showcasing a successful artistic partnership.
- Critical Acclaim: The production received widespread praise, with The New York Times calling it "one of the crowning events... of Mr. Glass's 75th birthday."
- Exploration of Themes: The opera delves into themes of creativity, legacy, and the complexities behind a public persona, offering a nuanced portrayal of an American cultural figure.
Publishers
- Produced by: Opus Arte (2013)
- Co-production of: EuroArts Music International, Ideale Audience, Teatro Real Madrid, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, NHK Japan, Televisión Española
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