Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 141 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (23 p.) |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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digital |
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optical |
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mixed |
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video file |
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DVD video |
System Details |
DVD-9+5; soundtracks in DTS 5.1, PCM stereo; aspect ratio 16:9; recorded in HD. |
Note |
Opera. |
Performer |
John Tomlinson (The Minotaur) ; Johan Reuter (Theseus) ; Christine Rice (Ariadne) ; Andrew Watts (Snake Priestess) ; Philip Langridge (Hiereus) ; supporting soloists ; The Royal Opera Chorus ; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House ; Antonio Pappano, conductor. |
Credits |
Stephen Langridge, stage director ; Alison Chitty, set and costume designer ; Philippe Giraudeau, choreographer; Paul Pyant. lighting designer; video designs, Leo Warner and Mark Grimmer for Fifty Nine Productions ; editor, Steve Eveleigh. |
Event |
Recorded in performance, Apr. 25 & 30 and May 3, 2008, at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. |
Note |
Program notes by Rhian Samuel in English, French, and German (23 p. : col. ill.) inserted in container. |
Summary |
The world premiere of a new work commissioned by The Royal Opera brings to the stage a famous character of Greek myth. Part man, part beast, the Minotaur is trapped in a labyrinth and constrained by his violent role there, yet he longs to discover his own identity and his own voice. Among the innocents of a blood sacrifice Athens must pay to Crete is Theseus, who has come to challenge the violent Minotaur, but also attracts the attention of Ariadne - and it is her help that ensures his success in the labyrinth. |
Note |
Extra features (disc 1): Synopsis ; Cast gallery; Extra feature (disc 2): Documentary, Myth is universal. |
Contents |
Extra features (disc 1). Synopsis ; Cast gallery -- Extra feature (disc 2). Documentary, Myth is universal. |
Language |
Sung in English, with optional English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian subtitles. |
Subject |
Birtwistle, Harrison. Minotaur.
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Genre/Form |
Operas.
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Operas.
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Subject |
Minotaur (Greek mythological character) -- Drama.
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Minotaur (Greek mythological character) |
Genre/Form |
Drama.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Opera television programs.
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Opera television programs.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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Added Author |
Harsent, David, 1942- librettist.
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Tomlinson, John, 1946 September 22- singer.
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Reuter, Johan, 1969- singer.
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Rice, Christine, singer.
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Watts, Andrew, 1967- singer.
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Langridge, Philip, 1939-2010, singer.
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Pappano, Antonio, 1959- conductor.
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Damme, Ferenc van, producer.
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Haswell, Jonathan, director.
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Langridge, Stephen, director.
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Chitty, Alison, designer.
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Giraudeau, Philippe, choreographer.
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Pyant, Paul, lighting designer.
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Warner, Leo, videographer.
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Grimmer, Mark, videographer.
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Birtwistle, Harrison.
Minotaur.
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Royal Opera House (London, England), performer.
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Fifty Nine Productions.
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Opus Arte (Firm)
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Added Title |
Myth is universal.
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Standard No. |
809478010005 |
Music No. |
OA 1000 D Opus Arte |
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