Title:
Castor & Pollux / [music], Jean-Philippe Rameau ; libretto, Pierre-Joseph Bernard ; stage director, Pierre Audi ; a co-production of De Nederlandse Opera and the NPS.
Author:
Bernard, P. J. (Pierre-Joseph), 1710-1775, librettist.
Audi, Pierre, director.
Panzarella, Anna Maria, performer.
Gens, Véronique, performer.
Wanroij, Judith van, performer.
Finnur Bjarnason, performer.
Neven, Henk, performer.
Testé, Nicolas, performer.
Oliemans, Thomas, 1977- performer.
Dahlin, Anders J., 1975- performer.
Rousset, Christophe, conductor.
Kinmonth, Patrick, costume designer, set designer.
Kalman, Jean, lighting designer.
Hosseinpour, Amir, choreographer.
Vermeiren, Misjel, director.
Dijck, Coby van, producer.
Rameau, Jean-Philippe, 1683-1764. Castor et Pollux (1754)
Talens lyriques, performer.
Nederlands Operakoor, performer.
Nederlandse Programma Stichting.
Opus Arte (Firm)
Publication Information:
[Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex, U.K.] : Opus Arte, [2008]
©2008
Call Number:
M1500.R17 C37 2008
Abstract:
"Castor et Pollux is arguably Rameau's finest creation in the tragedie lyrique style. Its libretto, based in mythology, focuses on an unusual theme: the self-sacrificing love between Castor, who is mortal, and his immortal brother, Pollux."--Container.
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Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (155 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Lyric tragedy in five acts.
Title from opening screen credits.
Extra features include documentary: To serve this big spectacle.
Program notes in English, French, and German by Reiner E. Moritz (24 p. : ill.) in container.
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To serve this big spectacle.
Contents:
Also includes: Illustrated synopsis (8:08) -- "To serve this big spectacle", a documentary about the staging (18:29).
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