Purcell The Fairy Queen

Product Description Jonathan Kent's spectacular production of Purcell's huge semi-opera is joyous, imaginative and witty Glyndebourne, with its intimate auditorium, provides the perfect setting for a drama which is partly spoken and partly sung. Based on an adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the story is lavished with a brilliance that justifies this production's acclaim. Paul Brown's inventive designs, Kim Brandstrup's exquisite choreography, an excellent cast of actors and singers and outstanding playing by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under William Christie combine to make a seamless theatrical experience, here recorded in High Definition and true surround sound.Press Reviews"There are too many highlights to mention in this varied and infinitely delightful entertainment. Glyndebourne has a triumph on its hands." (The Stage) "The whole presentation combines charm and period musicality...In most respects visually and dramatically this is a triumph." (The Penguin Guide)"A riotously funny, ravishingly intelligent staging of Fairy Queen." (BBC Music Magazine)"...this DVD conveys an exceptionally spectacular event in the theatre." (Gramophone)Awards Gramophone Award: DVD Performance (2010)CastLucy Crowe (Soprano)Carolyn Sampson (Soprano)Ed Lyon (Tenor)Andrew Foster-Williams (Bass)Sally Dexter (Titania)Joseph Millson (Oberon)Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment; William ChristieProductionCompany: Glyndebourne Festival OperaStage Director: Jonathan KentDisc InformationCatalogue Number: OA1031DDate of Performance: 2009Running Time: 230 minutesSound: 2.0 PCM & 5.1 DTSAspect Ratio: 16:9 AnamorphicSubtitles: EN, FR, DE, ES Label: Opus Arte Review This year-old Glyndebourne production of Henry Purcell's loose adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream offers as much fun as you could ever have in an opera house. It's a perfect entertainment for your very own enchanted midsummer's eve. Restoration England's mega-musicals groaned with lavish sets, special effects, dancers, singers, actors and orchestra. The premiere of The Fairy Queen in 1692 nearly bankrupted its producer. Despite some of the richest and most beautiful music to come out of 17th-century England, few producers have dared to tackle this ramshackle, five-act extravaganza, so it's very rare to see a full staging, much less a big-budget operatic party like this one. Everything about this show is a pleasure, from the period-busting setting, lavish sets and costumes, and excellent actors and singers, to the gorgeous modern dance choreography, comic silliness and impeccable leadership of music director William Christie. Director Jonathan Kent has created a masterpiece that offers something to savour in each ingeniously conceived scene. Somehow, the patchwork eventually comes together into something far richer and more entertaining than we can find in conventional grand opera. There are two short interviews with Kent and Christie, who share the insights that made this glorious spectacle possible. -- The Star, John Terauds

Detalles del producto Relación de aspecto : 1.78:1 Clasificación de MPAA : Unrated (Not Rated) Dimensiones del producto : 5.47 x 0.67 x 7.56 pulgadas; 5.89 Onzas Director : Jonathan Kent Formato multimedia : Formatos múltiples, Clásica, Color, NTSC, De pantalla ancha Tiempo de ejecución : 3 horas y 41 minutos Fecha de lanzamiento : Junio 29, 2010 Actores : Lucy Crowe, Carolyn Sampson, Ed Lyon, Andrew Foster-Williams, Sally Dexter Subtítulos: : Inglés, Francés, Alemán, Español Idioma : Inglés (DTS 5.1), Inglés (PCM2 .0) Estudio : Opus Arte ASIN : B003H0ZGWC Número de discos : 2 Clasificación en los más vendidos de Amazon: nº98,324 en Películas y TV (Ver el Top 100 en Películas y TV) nº1,272 en Artes Escénicas (Películas y TV) nº4,216 en Temas de Interés (Películas y TV) Opiniones de clientes: 4.4 de 5 estrellas 45 calificaciones Relación de aspecto : 1.78:1 Clasificación de MPAA : Unrated (Not Rated) Dimensiones del producto : 5.47 x 0.67 x 7.56 pulgadas; 5.89 Onzas Director : Jonathan Kent Formato multimedia : Formatos múltiples, Clásica, Color, NTSC, De pantalla ancha Tiempo de ejecución : 3 horas y 41 minutos Fecha de lanzamiento : Junio 29, 2010 Actores : Lucy Crowe, Carolyn Sampson, Ed Lyon, Andrew Foster-Williams, Sally Dexter Subtítulos: : Inglés, Francés, Alemán, Español Idioma : Inglés (DTS 5.1), Inglés (PCM2 .0) Estudio : Opus Arte ASIN : B003H0ZGWC Número de discos : 2