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Giulio Cesare (2005)

Giulio Cesare (2005)

Music

Giulio Cesare (2005) Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Handel / Italian

Release Date: 2005, December 1
Directors: David McVicar, Robin Lough
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Glyndebourne Festival Opera
Cast: Danielle de Niese, Christopher Maltman, Sarah Connolly, Patricia Bardon, Angelika Kirchschlager, Christophe Dumaux, Rachid Ben Abdeslam, Alexander Ashworth

Overview:

David McVicar’s production of Giulio Cesare manages to combine serious insight with entertainment, bringing Handel's masterpiece to life in a powerful, convincing and highly intelligent way. ln every line of the complex narrative the subtle nuances are apparent, reflecting perfectly the transparent and exquisite nature of Handel's musical expression. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound, the outstanding singing of the all-star cast, led superbly by Sarah Connolly, and the vivid playing of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under the energising baton of William Christie reveal the colour and dramatic character of Handel’s music in a most delightful manner.

Keywords:

opera baroque