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Semele (2007)

G · 2007-11-03 · 2h 35m · EN
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Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in January, 2007.

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Robert CarsenDirectorWilliam CongreveWriter

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Cecilia BartoliCecilia BartoliSemeleCharles WorkmanCharles WorkmanJupiterBirgit RemmertBirgit RemmertJunoLiliana NikiteanuLiliana NikiteanuInoAnton CharingerAnton CharingerCadmusThomas Michael AllenThomas Michael AllenAthamasIsabel ReyIsabel ReyIrisWilliam ChristieWilliam ChristieConductor

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What is Semele about?

Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in January, 2007.

How long is Semele?

Semele has a runtime of 155 minutes.