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Composer:
George Frideric Handel

Artist(s):
Cecilia Bartoli
Birgit Remmert

Conductor:
William Christie

Background: Cecilia Bartoli's first operatic Decca DVD release for over 10 years sees her triumphing in the title role of Handel's late drama, 'Semele'. It is presented in Robert Carsen's stylish modern dress production, originally seen in London, and most recently staged at the Zurich Opera in 2007. Conceived as an oratorio but nowadays presented as a stage drama, it is a superb vehicle for all the principals.

The drama tells of the ambition of the beautiful mortal, Semele, who, not satisfied with being Jupiter's mistress, strives with fatal results to supplant Jupiter’s wife, Juno. It includes such popular arias as 'Endless pleasure' and 'Myself I shall adore'. Robert Carsen's acclaimed staging hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Outstanding orchestral accompaniment comes from the renowned combination of William Christie and La Scintilla.

'Sung dazzlingly, 'Myself I shall adore' was one of many high points in Bartoli's stunning performance, her first operatic role in a language other than Italian…The wonderfully intimate Zurich Opera House allows every detail of her performance to be savoured. ' - International Herald Tribune.

CATALOGUE NR: 0743323
RECORD LABEL: Decca
FORMAT: DVD Video
PRICE: including VAT £ 18.49
RELEASE DATE: 09-Feb-2009

COMPOSER: George Frideric Handel
TITLE: Semele - complete
ORCHESTRA: Orchestra La Scintilla Zurich
CONDUCTOR: William Christie
ARTISTS: Cecilia Bartoli   Birgit Remmert   Isabel Rey   Liliana Nikiteanu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Picture Format: NTSC filmed in High Definition Widescreen / Region Code: 0 / Recorded: Zurich Opera House Jan- 2007 & sung in English

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