Product Review
Christopher Hogwood conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in Wayne McGregor's new production of Handel's opera. The cast includes Danielle de Niese and Charles Workman, and The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet appear in a rare and beautifully crafted collaboration. Filmed with High Definition cameras and recorded in true surround sound.
Press Reviews"Vocally, the star of the show is Matthew Rose, whose pitch-perfect Polyphemus conveys the bruised vulnerability of the inarticulate and ugly...The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment play suavely, with exquisite work from the uncredited sopranino recorders. " (BBC Music Magazine)
"The most compelling moments...tend to be when the OAE, Christopher Hogwood, Handel and the singer are permitted to possess centre stage (both metaphorical and literal)...As usual, Danielle de Niese looks and glides around the stage like a million dollars. " (Gramophone)
CastDanielle de Niese; Lauren Cuthbertson (Galatea)
Charles Workman; Edward Watson (Acis)
Paul Agnew; Steven McRae; Melissa Hamilton (Damon)
Matthew Rose; Eric Underwood (Polyphemus)
Ji-Min Park; Paul Kay (Coridon)
Orchestra of the Age of Englightenment; Christopher Hogwood
Production
Company: The Royal Opera; The Royal Ballet
Choreographer: Wayne McGregor
Disc Information
Catalogue Number: OA1025D
Date of Performance: 2009
Running Time: 110 minutes
Sound: 2.0 PCM & 5.0 DTS
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: FR, DE, ES (extra features only)
Label: Opus Arte
