Semele / Opernhaus Zürich ; [music] by George Frideric Handel ; libretto, William Congreve ; production, Robert Carsen ; TV director, Felix Breisach.



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Decca: 074 3323 (074 3324--074 3324). Opera in three acts. Originally produced in 2007. Program notes and synopsis in English, with French and German translations, in booklet inserted in container. Recorded at the Zurich Opera House, Jan 2007. Set and costume design, Patrick Kinmonth ; lighting design, Robert Carsen, Peter van Praet ; choreography, Philippe Giraudeau ; Cecilia Bartoli (Semele) ; Charles Workman (Jupiter) ; Birgit Remmert (Juno) ; Liliana Nikiteanu (Ino) ; Anton Scharinger (Cadmus/Somnus) ; Thomas Michael Allen (Athamas) ; Isabel Rey (Iris) ; Chorus of the Opernhaus Zurich ; Orchestra La Scintilla of the Zurich Opera ; William Christie, conductor. Sung in English, with optional subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish or Chinese.

Title
Semele / Opernhaus Zürich ; [music] by George Frideric Handel ; libretto, William Congreve ; production, Robert Carsen ; TV director, Felix Breisach.
Artist
Handel, George Frideric. 1685-1759. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79129204. http://viaf.org/viaf/5126950.
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Abstract
"Live from the Zurich Opera House, Cecilia Bartoli stars in the virtuouso title role of Handel's drama of ambition, vanity and seduction. Now one of Handel's most popular operas, Semele contains some of his best vocal music, including 'Where'er you walk' and the show-stopping 'mirror aria' 'Myself I shall adore', in which Semele spectacularly serenades her own reflection"-- Container verso.
Year
2009
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For private home use only.