| Other author/creator | Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759, composer. |
| Other author/creator | Haym, Nicola Francesco, librettist. |
| Other author/creator | Phillips, John Michael, director. |
| Other author/creator | Copley, John, 1933- producer. |
| Other author/creator | Baker, Janet, 1933- performer. |
| Other author/creator | Masterson, Valerie, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Walker, Sarah, 1943- performer. |
| Other author/creator | Jones, Della, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Bowman, James, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Tomlinson, John, 1946 September 22- performer. |
| Other author/creator | Kitchiner, John, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Williams, Tommy (Vocalist), performer. |
| Other author/creator | Davies, Noel, 1928-2003, conductor. |
| Other author/creator | Trowell, Brian, translator. |
| Other author/creator | Mackerras, Charles, 1925-2010, conductor. |
| Other author/creator | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Julius Caesar. |
| Included Work | Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Giulio Cesare. English. |
| Other author/creator | English National Opera. |
| Other author/creator | RM Arts (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Channel Four (Great Britain) |
| Other author/creator | Reiner Moritz Associates. |
| Other author/creator | Kultur International Films. |
| Other author/creator | Arthaus Musik (Firm) |
| Series | Al 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 note | Opera in three acts. |
| General note | Originally released on videocassette and laser optical disc: c1984. |
| Credits | Produced 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 note | Recorded at Limehouse Studios in London's Docklands. |
| Technical details | DVD ; Region 1 ; NTSC; 4:3 full screen ; sound, LPCM. |
| Language | Sung in English. |
| Genre/form | Television operas. |
| Genre/form | Operas. |
| Genre/form | Filmed performances. |
| Genre/form | Musical films. |
| ISBN | 9780769790589 |
| ISBN | 0769790585 |
| UPC |
032031456990 |
| Publisher number | D4569 Kultur |