Julius Caesar / produced by RM Arts ; in association with Channel Four ; produced by John Copley ; directed for television by John Michael Phillips ;



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Aspect ratio: 4:3. Opera in three acts. Originally produced in 1984. "A special studio recording from the English National Opera 1984"--Container. Special features include: interactive menus; scene selection. Recorded at Limehouse Studios in London's Docklands. Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft: Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren (released to age 6 or older). Composer, George Frederic Handel; in the edition by Sir Charles MacKerras and Noel Davies; libretto by Nicola Haym; English translation by Brian Trowell. Janet Baker (Julius Caesar), Valerie Masterson (Cleopatra), Sarah Walker (Cornelia), Della Jones (Sextus), James Bowman (Ptolemy), John Tomlinson (Achillas); Orchestra and Chorus of The English National Opera; Charles MacKerras, conductor. Sung in English with optional English, German, French or Spanish subtitles ; and program notes and synopsis in German, English and French inserted in container.

Title
Julius Caesar / produced by RM Arts ; in association with Channel Four ; produced by John Copley ; directed for television by John Michael Phillips ;
Artist
Copley, John, 1933-
Subjects
Language
English, Italian, German, French, Spanish
Type
Video Recording
Abstract
A studio performance of one of Handel's best known operas by the English National Opera. The opera, a tale of love and power based on Shakespeare's play, was first performed in 1724 at the Haymarket Theatre in London using castrati singers in the heroes roles. This production follows modern practice in using women in these parts, and in particular, Dame Janet Baker creates the virtuoso role of Julius Caesar.
Year
2001
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Digital Publisher(s)
Rights Statement
For private home use only.