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Giulio Cesare

Giulio Cesare

Giulio Cesare (2005) Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Handel / Italian

2005•3h 26m•7.5/10
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7.5/10(5)

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.

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Production

Glyndebourne Festival Opera

Language

IT

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Sarah Connolly

Sarah Connolly

Giulio Cesare

Danielle de Niese

Danielle de Niese

Cleopatra

Angelika Kirchschlager

Angelika Kirchschlager

Sesto

Christophe Dumaux

Christophe Dumaux

Tolomeo

Patricia Bardon

Cornelia

Christopher Maltman

Christopher Maltman

Achilla

Rachid Ben Abdeslam

Nireno

Alexander Ashworth

Curio

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