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William Christie, Orchestra La Scintilla, Cecilia Bartoli - Handel: Semele (2009) [Blu-Ray]

Posted By: Vilboa

Date: 2 Jul 2019 13:05:35

‘Semele’ is presented in Robert Carsen’s stylish modern dress production, originally seen in London, and most recently staged at the Zurich Opera in 2007. The drama tells of the ambition of the beautiful mortal, Semele, who, not satisfied with being Jupiter’s mistress, strives with fatal results to supplant Jupiter’s wife, Juno. Conceived as an oratorio but nowadays presented as a stage drama, it is a superb vehicle for all the principals, not least the substantial title role, which includes such popular arias as ‘Endless pleasure’ and ‘Myself I shall adore’. Robert Carsen’s acclaimed staging hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family.Outstanding orchestral accompaniment comes from the renowned combination of William Christie and La Scintilla.
“Sung dazzlingly, “Myself I shall adore” was one of many high points in Bartoli's stunning performance, her first operatic role in a language other than Italian…The wonderfully intimate Zurich Opera House allows every detail of her performance to be savoured.” (International Herald Tribune)

Cast:
Semele - Cecilia Bartoli
Juno - Birgit Remmert
Ino - Liliana Nikiteanu
Jupiter - Charles Workman
Iris - Isabel Rey
Cadmus/Somnus - Anton Schringer
Athamas - Thomas Michael Allen
Chorus of the Opernhaus Zurich
Orchestra La Scintilla
Conductor - William Christie

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01:56:55.375 : en:Chapter 53
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Concers Liliana Nikiteanu Classical Handel Orchestra La Scintilla Opera Video opera Cecilia Bartoli 2000s Charles Workman Blu-ray William Christie Baroque Oratorio Zurich Opera