The Enchanted Island - Metropolitan Opera Baroque Pastiche 2 DVD Set

UPC: 5099940424996

Overview

A groundbreaking Baroque pastiche that combines music from Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau, and other masters, woven into a new story inspired by Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This world premiere production from the Metropolitan Opera features an all-star cast and stunning visual effects.

Product Features

• Format: 2 DVD9 Discs
• Running Time: 180 minutes
• Video Format: NTSC 16:9
• Audio: LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 surround
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
• Region: All Regions (worldwide)
• Recording: Live HD broadcast from The Metropolitan Opera

Cast & Creative Team

• Prospero: David Daniels
• Ariel: Danielle de Niese
• Sycorax: Joyce DiDonato
• Caliban: Luca Pisaroni
• Miranda: Lisette Oropesa
• Neptune: Plácido Domingo
• Conductor: William Christie
• Devised and Written by: Jeremy Sams
• Production: Phelim McDermott
• Set Designer: Julian Crouch
• Costume Designer: Kevin Pollard
• Lighting Designer: Brian MacDevitt
• Choreographer: Graciela Daniele

Interesting Facts

• This unique production combines music from eight different Baroque composers into a new narrative
• The production premiered on December 31, 2011, at the Metropolitan Opera
• The project was made possible by a generous gift from Dr. David G. Knott and Ms. Françoise Girard, with major funding from Rolex
• The production combines traditional Baroque theatrical elements with modern technology and projections

Publishers

The Metropolitan Opera EMI Records Ltd/Virgin Classics

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