Julius Caesar /
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...
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Published: |
RM Associates,
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Publisher Address: | [London] : |
Publication Dates: |
[2009] ©1984 |
Literature type: | Video DVD |
Language: | English |
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Summary: |
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. |
Item Description: |
Opera in three acts. Originally released on videocassette and laser optical disc: c1984. |
Carrier Form: | 1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Production Credits: | Produced by John Copley ; director for video, John Michael Phillips ; setting designed by John Pascoe ; costumes designed by Michael Stennett ; lighting, Robert Bryan. |
ISBN: |
9780769790589 : 0769790585 |
Index Number: | M1500 |
CLC: | J653.2 |
Call Number: | #WDVD/190532 |