Germany / Nov 03, 2007 / 6
2h 35min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in January, 2007.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Thomas Allen | Athamas |
Genres
Music
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Semele |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Decca |
| Release date | 3 novembre 2007 |
| Writer | William Congreve |
| Assistant directors | Robert Carsen |
Release dates
Premiere
Physical media
United States / May 04, 2009 / G
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