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Composer:
Jean-Philippe Rameau

Artist(s):
Veronique Gens
Anne-Maria Panzarella

Conductor:
Christophe Rousset

Background: Castor et Pollux is arguably Rameau’s finest creation in the tragédie lyrique style. Its libretto, based in mythology, focuses on an unusual theme: the self-sacrificing love between Castor, who is mortal, and his immortal brother, Pollux. When Castor is killed while defending his beloved Télaire from an attempted abduction, Pollux resolves to give up his immortality and take Castor’s place in the Underworld. After passionate debate over who will live and who will die, the brothers are eternally united, transformed into the constellation Gemini. The strikingly luminous sets, depicting a stylized version of the constellation, give this fabulous production, staged by Pierre Audi and conducted by Christophe Rousset, a glorious 21st-century baroque look.

CATALOGUE NR: OA0999D
RECORD LABEL: Opus Arte
FORMAT: DVD Video
PRICE: including VAT £ 28.69
RELEASE DATE: 29-Sep-2008

COMPOSER: Jean-Philippe Rameau
TITLE: Castor et Pollux - complete
CONDUCTOR: Christophe Rousset
ARTISTS: Veronique Gens   Anne-Maria Panzarella   Finnur Bjarnason   Les Talens Lyriques

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Picture Format: NTSC 16:9 anamorphic / Sound Format: LPCM 2.0 5.1 DTS surround sound / Region Code: 0 / Duration: 155 minutes / Recorded: live at Het Musiektheater Amsterdam Jan-2008 / Subtitles: English French German Spanish Italian Dutch - Jan-2009 5 star BBC Music Mag. - Feb-2009 Gramophone Editor's Choice 'Dance is an integral part of this Rameau opera, staged at the Netherlands Opera, and producer Pierre Audi doesn’t forget this aspect.'

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