HANDEL, G.F.: Julius Caesar (ENO, 1984)
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Julius Caesar
Composer:
Handel, George Frideric
Libretto/Text Author:
Haym, Nicola
Libretto Source:
Bussani, Giacomo Francesco
Conductor:
Mackerras, Charles
Orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
Chorus:
English National Opera Chorus
Chorus Master:
Morris, Victor
Achillas:
Tomlinson, John
Cleopatra:
Masterson, Valerie
Cornelia:
Walker, Sarah
Curio:
Kitchiner, John
Julius Caesar:
Baker, Janet
Nirenus:
Williams, Tom Emlyn
Ptolemy:
Bowman, James
Sextus:
Jones, Della
Set/Stage Designer:
Pascoe, John
Costume Designer:
Stennett, Michael
Lighting Designer:
Bryan, Robert
Stage Director:
Copley, John
Television Director:
Phillips, John Michael
Date of Production: 1984
Venue: Limehouse Studios, London
Playing Time: 02:59:40
Catalogue Number: 100308
UPC: 4006680103082
Dame Janet Baker, in one of her greatest roles, leads a cast of some of Britain's finest interpeters of baroque opera and their performance under the baton of Sir Charles Mackerras is one of the highest musical excellence. This video is a studio recording of John Copley's acclaimed English National Opera production.
The opera 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. Dame Janet's virtuoso role as Julius Caesar has been heralded as a masterful recreation of the music which Handel wrote for the finest singers of his time.
The opera 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. Dame Janet's virtuoso role as Julius Caesar has been heralded as a masterful recreation of the music which Handel wrote for the finest singers of his time.
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