  L'Orfeo - Claudio Monteverdi / Netherlands Opera (2008) (Dvd)L'Orfeo - Claudio Monteverdi / Netherlands Opera (2008) (Dvd)
UPC Number: 032031092990
Actors: John Mark Ainsley, Stephen Stubbs
Directors: Pierre Audi
Format: Classical, Color, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled
Language: Italian
Region: Region 1
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 2
Studio: Kultur
Release date: November 18, 2008
Run time: 140 minutes
Product Description
Intense and refined performances by an inspired cast, led by a profound and commanding John Mark Ainsley as the legendary tragic musician, are sustained with fluent ease and obvious affection by the ensemble under Stephen Stubbs. The beautifully styled, evocative stage production, rich with Pierre Audi's trademark symbolism, accentuates the solemn serenity of Monteverdi's most famous work to create a moving and timeless experience.Sung in Italian with English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch subtitles.Orfeo: John Mark AinsleyEuridice: Juanita LascarroLa Messagiera: Brigitte BalleysApollo: Russell SmytheLa Musica: David Cordier La Speranza: Michael ChanceCaronte: Mario LuperiTragicomedia and Concerto PalatinoMusical director: Stephen StubbsStage director: Pierre Audi
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