Julius Caesar / by George Frederic Handel ; libretto by Nicola Haym ; in the edition by Sir Charles Mackerras and Noel Davies ; English translation by Brian Trowell ; produced by RM Arts in association with Channel Four.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication Info[London] : RM Associates ; [Place of publication not identified] : Arthaus Musik ; West Long Branch, NJ : Distributed by Kultur International Films, ©2009.
Description1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorHandel, George Frideric, 1685-1759, composer.
Other author/creatorHaym, Nicola Francesco, librettist.
Other author/creatorPhillips, John Michael, director.
Other author/creatorCopley, John, 1933- producer.
Other author/creatorBaker, Janet, 1933- performer.
Other author/creatorMasterson, Valerie, performer.
Other author/creatorWalker, Sarah, 1943- performer.
Other author/creatorJones, Della, performer.
Other author/creatorBowman, James, performer.
Other author/creatorTomlinson, John, 1946 September 22- performer.
Other author/creatorKitchiner, John, performer.
Other author/creatorWilliams, Tommy (Vocalist), performer.
Other author/creatorDavies, Noel, 1928-2003, conductor.
Other author/creatorTrowell, Brian, translator.
Other author/creatorMackerras, Charles, 1925-2010, conductor.
Other author/creatorShakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Julius Caesar.
Included WorkHandel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Giulio Cesare. English.
Other author/creatorEnglish National Opera.
Other author/creatorRM Arts (Firm)
Other author/creatorChannel Four (Great Britain)
Other author/creatorReiner Moritz Associates.
Other author/creatorKultur International Films.
Other author/creatorArthaus Musik (Firm)
SeriesAl Jones collection
Al Jones collection. UNAUTHORIZED
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.
General noteOpera in three acts.
General noteOriginally released on videocassette and laser optical disc: c1984.
CreditsProduced by John Copley ; director for video, John Michael Phillips ; setting designed by John Pascoe ; costumes designed by Michael Stennett ; lighting, Robert Bryan.
Cast Janet Baker, mezzo-soprano (Julius Caesar) ; Valerie Masterson, soprano (Cleopatra) ; Sarah Walker, mezzo-soprano (Cornelia) ; Della Jones, mezzo-soprano (Sextus) ; James Bowman, countertenor (Ptolemy) ; John Tomlinson, bass (Achillas) ; John Kitchiner, baritone (Curio) ; Tom Emlyn Williams, baritone (Nirenus) ; with supporting soloists ; Orchestra and Chorus of The English National Opera ; Charles Mackerras, conductor.
Date/time/place of a event noteRecorded at Limehouse Studios in London's Docklands.
Technical detailsDVD ; Region 1 ; NTSC; 4:3 full screen ; sound, LPCM.
LanguageSung in English.
Genre/formTelevision operas.
Genre/formOperas.
Genre/formFilmed performances.
Genre/formMusical films.
ISBN9780769790589
ISBN0769790585
UPC 032031456990
Publisher numberD4569 Kultur

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