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Rossini: Ciro in Babilonia
Michael Spyres (Baldassare); Ewa Podleś (Ciro); Jessica Pratt (Amira); Carmen Romeu (Argene); Mirco Palazzi (Zambri); Robert McPherson (Arbace); Raffaele Costantin (Daniello)
The Biblical story of Belshazzar’s hubristic arrogance, set against the valour of the young warrrior-leader Cyrus, provided the 20-year-old Rossini with a dramatic story enriched by West-Eastern implications which still speak to us today. For the title role of Cyrus, Rossini wrote what would be his longest-ever contralto role, to which the great Rossini singer Ewa Podles´ is both naturally attracted and ideally suited. She is partnered by two young stars of Rossini singing, Jessica Pratt and Michael Spyres, and a conductor-scholar, Will Crutchfield, of great experience and sympathy. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/07/2013
Sound Formats: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OA1108D
BLU-RAY
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/07/2013
Sound Formats: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OABD7123D
Conductor(s):
Will Crutchfield
Will Crutchfield
Orchestra(s):
Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Artist(s):
Michael Spyres; Ewa Podleś; Jessica Pratt; Carmen Romeu; Mirco Palazzi; Robert McPherson; Raffaele Costantin; Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Will Crutchfield
Michael Spyres; Ewa Podleś; Jessica Pratt; Carmen Romeu; Mirco Palazzi; Robert McPherson; Raffaele Costantin; Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Will Crutchfield
"In the title role, the booming contralto Ewa Podles gives the kind of old-style, intensely felt performance that is her trademark. As Amira, the soprano Jessica Pratt established herself in two daunting arias as a brilliant new presence on the bel canto scene." (The New York Times)
"The Polish contralto, Ewa Podles, made a great impression in the title role." (Seen and Heard International)
"An all around successful production, performance and recording." (Opernnetz)
"Never has opera seria been such a hoot. There are some very fine performances, especially from the leading trio in the cast. Podles makes for a feisty Ciro, her black treacle contralto imperious ... Jessica Pratt's Amira is excellent ... while Spyres excels ..." (International Record Review)
"A most welcome addition to the repertoire - ideally cast and realised." (Der neue Merkur)
"The Polish contralto, Ewa Podles, made a great impression in the title role." (Seen and Heard International)
"An all around successful production, performance and recording." (Opernnetz)
"Never has opera seria been such a hoot. There are some very fine performances, especially from the leading trio in the cast. Podles makes for a feisty Ciro, her black treacle contralto imperious ... Jessica Pratt's Amira is excellent ... while Spyres excels ..." (International Record Review)
"A most welcome addition to the repertoire - ideally cast and realised." (Der neue Merkur)
Michael Spyres (Baldassare); Ewa Podleś (Ciro); Jessica Pratt (Amira); Carmen Romeu (Argene); Mirco Palazzi (Zambri); Robert McPherson (Arbace); Raffaele Costantin (Daniello)
The Biblical story of Belshazzar’s hubristic arrogance, set against the valour of the young warrrior-leader Cyrus, provided the 20-year-old Rossini with a dramatic story enriched by West-Eastern implications which still speak to us today. For the title role of Cyrus, Rossini wrote what would be his longest-ever contralto role, to which the great Rossini singer Ewa Podles´ is both naturally attracted and ideally suited. She is partnered by two young stars of Rossini singing, Jessica Pratt and Michael Spyres, and a conductor-scholar, Will Crutchfield, of great experience and sympathy. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/07/2013
Sound Formats: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OA1108D
BLU-RAY
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/07/2013
Sound Formats: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OABD7123D
Conductor(s):
Will Crutchfield
Will Crutchfield
Orchestra(s):
Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Artist(s):
Michael Spyres; Ewa Podleś; Jessica Pratt; Carmen Romeu; Mirco Palazzi; Robert McPherson; Raffaele Costantin; Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Will Crutchfield
Michael Spyres; Ewa Podleś; Jessica Pratt; Carmen Romeu; Mirco Palazzi; Robert McPherson; Raffaele Costantin; Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna; Will Crutchfield
"In the title role, the booming contralto Ewa Podles gives the kind of old-style, intensely felt performance that is her trademark. As Amira, the soprano Jessica Pratt established herself in two daunting arias as a brilliant new presence on the bel canto scene." (The New York Times)
"The Polish contralto, Ewa Podles, made a great impression in the title role." (Seen and Heard International)
"An all around successful production, performance and recording." (Opernnetz)
"Never has opera seria been such a hoot. There are some very fine performances, especially from the leading trio in the cast. Podles makes for a feisty Ciro, her black treacle contralto imperious ... Jessica Pratt's Amira is excellent ... while Spyres excels ..." (International Record Review)
"A most welcome addition to the repertoire - ideally cast and realised." (Der neue Merkur)
"The Polish contralto, Ewa Podles, made a great impression in the title role." (Seen and Heard International)
"An all around successful production, performance and recording." (Opernnetz)
"Never has opera seria been such a hoot. There are some very fine performances, especially from the leading trio in the cast. Podles makes for a feisty Ciro, her black treacle contralto imperious ... Jessica Pratt's Amira is excellent ... while Spyres excels ..." (International Record Review)
"A most welcome addition to the repertoire - ideally cast and realised." (Der neue Merkur)
