| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 72 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (25 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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stereo |
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LPCM |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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all regions |
| System Details |
DVD; all regions; LPCM stereo., DTS surround; aspect ratio 16:9, anamorphic. |
| Performer |
Sarah Connolly (Dido) ; Lucas Meachem (Aeneas) ; Lucy Crowe (Belinda) ; Sara Fulgoni (Sorceress) ; supporting soloists ; the Royal Opera/The Royal Ballet ; Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment ; Christopher Hogwood, conductor. |
| Credits |
Set designs, Hildegard Bechtler ; lighting design, Lucy Carter. |
| Note |
First performance by the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet, March 31, 2009. |
| Event |
Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, April 3 and 8, 2009. |
| Note |
Program notes and synopsis by Rebecca Herissone in English, French, and German (25 pages : color illustrations) inserted in container. |
| Summary |
The classic Dido and Aeneas combines traditional performances of the opera singers with contemporary dance. Dido, the noble queen of Carthage, has fallen in love with the Trojan Prince Aeneas. While the court celebrates the imminent union of the two monarchs, the evil sorceress with her coven of witches plots their downfall. Romance leads to heartbreak and tragedy. |
| Note |
Special features: illustrated Synopsis; Cast Gallery; interview with Wayne McGregor. |
| Language |
Sung in English, with optional English, French, German, Spanish or Italian subtitles. |
| Subject |
Dido (Legendary character) -- Drama.
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Dido (Legendary character) |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Aeneas (Legendary character) -- Drama.
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Aeneas (Legendary character) |
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Operas.
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Operas. |
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Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. Dido and Aeneas. |
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Royal Opera House Covent Garden. |
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Oper. |
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Inszenierung. |
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Tanz. |
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Ballett. |
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Aufführung. |
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Großbritannien. |
| Genre/Form |
Operas.
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Operas.
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Filmed dance.
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Filmed dance.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715, librettist.
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Whitbourn, James, producer.
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McGregor, Wayne, director, choreographer.
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Haswell, Jonathan, director.
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Connolly, Sarah, singer.
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Meachem, Lucas, singer.
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Crowe, Lucy, singer.
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Fulgoni, Sara, singer.
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Hogwood, Christopher, conductor.
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Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695.
Dido and Aeneas.
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Royal Opera House (London, England), performer.
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Royal Ballet, performer.
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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, performer.
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Opus Arte (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
809478010180 |
| Music No. |
OA 1018 D Opus Arte |
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