Handel - Semele (Blu-ray)
£19.90
Currently out of stock at the UK suppliers. Available to order, but is likely to take longer than usual to despatch
Despatch Information
This despatch estimate is based on information from both our own stock and the UK supplier's stock.
If ordering multiple items, we will aim to send everything together so the longest despatch estimate will apply to the complete order.
If you would rather receive certain items more quickly, please place them on a separate order.
If any unexpected delays occur, we will keep you informed of progress via email and not allow other items on the order to be held up.
If you would prefer to receive everything together regardless of any delay, please let us know via email.
Pre-orders will be despatched as close as possible to the release date.
Label: Euroarts
Cat No: 4257614
Format: Blu-ray
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 29th January 2021
Contents
Artists
Louise AlderHugo Hymas
Lucile Richardot
Carlo Vistoli
Gianluca Buratto
Emily Owen
Angela Hicks
Peter Davoren
Angharad Rowlands
Daniel D’Souza
Monteverdi Choir
English Baroque Soloists
Conductor
John Eliot GardinerWorks
Semele, HWV58Artists
Louise AlderHugo Hymas
Lucile Richardot
Carlo Vistoli
Gianluca Buratto
Emily Owen
Angela Hicks
Peter Davoren
Angharad Rowlands
Daniel D’Souza
Monteverdi Choir
English Baroque Soloists
Conductor
John Eliot GardinerAbout
Semele had not been performed by John Eliot Gardiner and the Monteverdi ensembles since they originally recorded it in the 1980s and this recording gives listeners the chance to hear a fuller version of the work
A glamorous team of young soloists joins the Monteverdi ensembles to bring the story of Semele to life, including celebrated English soprano Louise Alder, who takes on the title role, with the young tenor Hugo Hymas portraying the amorous Jupiter.
“Semele’s musical score is a glorious blend of irresistible solo arias – some virtuosic showstoppers, others lyrical, sensual and evocative, ensembles, duets, accompanied recitatives and (unlike his operas) imposing choruses. Still more than when I first performed it and recorded it almost forty years ago, I feel Semele’s time has finally come.” – John Eliot Gardiner
“The greatest joy of the evening was generated by the wonderfully crisp and rhythmically alert singing of the Monteverdi Choir” – Rupert Chistiansen, The Telegraph ★★★★
“A better interpretation can hardly be found.” – El Punt Avui
“The Monteverdi Choir was on dazzling form and captivated with its ability to make sense of every word, every syllable.” – Laurent Bury, Forum Opera
“The show is a revelation.” – Biagio Scuderi, Amadeus
“Under the precise direction of Sir John Eliot Gardiner, the sound of the English Baroque Soloists is sumptuous with roundness and sharpness.” – Frédérique Epin, Olyrix
Cast:
- Semele: Louise Alder
- Jupiter: Hugo Hymas
- Juno / Ino: Lucile Richardot
- Athamas: Carlo Vistoli
- Cadmus / Somnus: Gianluca Buratto
- Iris: Emily Owen
- Cupid: Angela Hicks
- Apollo: Peter Davoren
- Augur: Angharad Rowlands
Sound: PCM Stereo, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0
Language/subtitles: E / D / J / K
Region code: All (A1/B2/C3)
Running time: 169 mins
Production: May 2019
Error on this page? Let us know here
Need more information on this product? Click here