Description
Rameau - Les Indes galantes | Opus Arte 2 DVD Set
UPC: 809478009238
Product Features
- Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764)
- Conductor: William Christie
- Stage Director: Andrei Serban
- Choreographer: Blanca Li
- Featuring:Orchestra and Chorus: Les Arts Florissants
- Hébé: Danielle de Niese
- Bellone: João Fernandes
- L'Amour: Valérie Gabail
- Osman: Nicolas Cavallier
- Emilie: Anna Maria Panzarella
- Valère: Paul Agnew
- Huascar: Nathan Berg
- Phani: Jaël Azzaretti
- Don Carlos: François Piolino
- Zima: Patricia Petibon
- Running Time: Approx. 210 minutes
- Audio Format: DTS Surround Sound, LPCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 16:9, NTSC
- Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
- Region Code: 0 (All Regions)
- Label: Opus Arte
Overview
Jean-Philippe Rameau's Les Indes galantes is a vibrant opéra-ballet that weaves together four love stories from distant lands, presented in the grand style of the French Baroque. This 2003 production, directed by Andrei Serban and choreographed by Blanca Li, brings out the colorful and extravagant spirit of Rameau's second opera. Conducted by William Christie, who leads the period ensemble Les Arts Florissants, the performance is a musical and visual feast.
The four "entrées" of the opera explore love in different exotic settings: the Ottoman Empire, the Inca civilization, Persia, and the Americas. Each story features romantic entanglements, rivalries, and the theme of freedom. This production's opulent staging, choreography, and passionate performances by stars like Danielle de Niese and Patricia Petibon make it a must-see for lovers of Baroque opera.
Interesting Facts
- Les Indes galantes, composed in 1735, is one of Rameau’s most famous works and is celebrated for its blend of exotic settings and French Baroque music.
- William Christie, the founder of Les Arts Florissants, is a leading interpreter of Baroque music and has been instrumental in reviving interest in Rameau’s operas.
- Andrei Serban’s staging enhances the opéra-ballet's grandeur, using elaborate costumes, symbolic sets, and dynamic choreography to bring the 18th-century work into a modern context.
- This production was recorded at the Opéra National de Paris and co-produced with TF1, Mezzo, and Les Arts Florissants, among others.
Track Listing
Disc 1:
- Prologue – Hébé, Bellone, and L'Amour
- Entrée 1: Le Turc généreux – The story of Osman, Emilie, and Valère
- Entrée 2: Les Incas de Pérou – Rivalry between Huascar and Don Carlos for Princess Phani
Disc 2:
- Entrée 3: Les Fleurs – A Persian love intrigue with Fatime, Tacmas, and Atalide
- Entrée 4: Les Sauvages – A tale of love rivalry between a Spaniard, a Frenchman, and a native chief’s daughter, Zima
Extra Features
- Illustrated Synopsis: A detailed visual guide to the opera’s plot and characters.
- Cast Gallery: Photos and biographies of the principal performers.
- Documentary: Singing Rameau – A documentary by Reiner E. Moritz, featuring interviews with William Christie, Andrei Serban, Nicolas Rivenq, and others, offering insights into the production and Rameau’s music.
Publishers
- Opus Arte
- Opéra National de Paris
- Les Arts Florissants
