Giulio Cesare
Giulio Cesare (2005) Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Handel / Italian
Genres
Overview
David McVicar’s production of Giulio Cesare manages to combine serious insight with entertainment, bringing Handel's masterpiece to life in a powerful, convincing and highly intelligent way. ln every line of the complex narrative the subtle nuances are apparent, reflecting perfectly the transparent and exquisite nature of Handel's musical expression. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound, the outstanding singing of the all-star cast, led superbly by Sarah Connolly, and the vivid playing of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under the energising baton of William Christie reveal the colour and dramatic character of Handel’s music in a most delightful manner.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
206 min
Release Date
2005-12-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
7.5
Sarah Connolly
Giulio Cesare
Danielle de Niese
Cleopatra
Angelika Kirchschlager
Sesto
Christophe Dumaux
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Patricia Bardon
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Christopher Maltman
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Rachid Ben Abdeslam
Nireno
Alexander Ashworth
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