Movies and TvShows featuring "baroque-opera" theme.
Les Indes Galantes (2004) is a comedic and musical journey that explores the intertwining love stories set in various cultures, including Native American and Indian cultures. The opera showcases the beauty of French and Baroque Opera through live performances in Paris, France.
Recorded at the Musiektheater, Amsterdam on 21 & 25 January 2008. Performed by De Nederlandse Opera, composer Jean-Philippe Rameau's renowned tragedy "Castor et Pollux" tells the myth-based story of the selfless love between two brothers: Castor, who is mortal, and the immortal Pollux. When Castor dies trying to prevent the kidnapping of the woman he loves, Pollux decides to become mortal and replace his brother in the Underworld. Finnur Bjarnason, Henk Neven and Anna Maria Panzarella star.
Artaserse is a captivating Italian opera that showcases the tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. Set in the Baroque era, it follows the story of Artaserse, the heir to the throne, as he navigates through treacherous conspiracies and dangerous relationships. With live performances and stunning stage productions, Artaserse immerses audiences in the world of opera like never before.
In Les Paladins, a baroque opera performance at Versailles takes an unexpected turn when the characters come alive, leading to a whimsical journey of dance and music. The story unfolds with elements of comedy, fantasy, and live stage performances, creating a unique theatrical experience. As the opera progresses, the characters interact with the audience, breaking the boundaries between performer and spectator. From rap battles in the metro to breakdance duels with angels, Les Paladins blends the classical aesthetics of baroque opera with modern-day elements. Get ready for a visually stunning and energetic production that will leave you entertained and amazed.
Giulio Cesare (2006) is an Italian opera based on the life of Julius Caesar and his encounter with the Egyptian queen Cleopatra. It is a stunning live performance showcasing the grandeur of baroque opera.
L'Orfeo, Favola in musica is a captivating drama that tells the timeless story of Orpheus and his journey to the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice. Set in the enchanting world of opera, this movie explores the themes of love, loss, and the power of music. With breathtaking live performances and mesmerizing stage settings, L'Orfeo transports audiences to a mythical realm where the boundaries between life and death blur.
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme (2005) is a comedy TV movie that follows the story of a bourgeois man named Monsieur Jourdain. He dreams of becoming a member of the aristocracy and hires various tutors to teach him music, dance, and philosophy. Unbeknownst to him, these tutors are actually con artists who trick him into spending vast amounts of money. As the story unfolds, Monsieur Jourdain's illusions are shattered, and he learns valuable lessons about society and his place in it. With its witty dialogue and hilarious situations, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme (2005) is a delightful comedy that satirizes the pretensions of the upper class.
L'Orfeo is a 1978 Italian opera film based on Claudio Monteverdi's opera, which tells the story of Orpheus, a musician who descends into hell to rescue his beloved Eurydice.
Rodelinda is a baroque opera depicting the story of a queen and her rival in a live performance.
Live performance by Les Arts Florissants at the Théâtre de Caen, recorded on 18 Octorber 2011. "One of the earliest operas deserving of the name, Didone is our first surviving musical version of the famous episode in Virgil's Aeneid where the Trojan Hero loves and then cruelly leaves the noble Dido." — from the DVD back cover
Music - Making full use of Drottningholm Theatre's unique 18th-century baroque theatre machinery, as well as his deep creative understanding of the profound drama of the work, stage director Pierre Audi creates a production of ZOROASTRE that completely accords with the spirit of Rameau. True to the form of the tragedie lyrique, choreographer Amir Hosseinpour's dances perfectly match the weight and meaning of both plot and music. The ensemble, Les Talens Lyriques, reinforced with musicians from the Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra and Chorus, is expertly and passionately led into the musical stratosphere by musical director Christophe Rousset. This intensely dramatic production is captured live in vibrant High Definition video and true surround sound. - Anders J. Dahlin, Evgueniy Alexiev, Sine Bundgaard
For the launch of its DVD collection, Alpha is joining forces with Christophe Roussets Les Talens Lyriques in Rameaus opera-ballet Les Indes galantes, his most famous work, here performed in its 1750 Toulouse version. Particularly rich both on the musical level and in atmosphere, scrutinizing love in far-off lands (Turkey, Peru, Persia and America), it responds to the infatuation with exoticism that tinged all the arts of the century. Rameaus dance music is always quite suggestive, evocative of a movement or a pictorial atmosphere. As for the staging, Laura Scozzi brings her contemporary vision to these countries and travels. Filmed at the Bordeaux National Opera, this production marked the Rameau celebrations in 2014 and was unanimously hailed by the international press
Axel Kohler, the internationally renowned countertenor has brought Admeto into the modern era in timeless style by the skillful application of imaginative theatrical digressions. Köhler's production at the Halle Opernhaus revisits a work that encompasses comedy, tragedy and almost absurd grotesqueness, couching it in the convincing metaphor of a modern hospital.
Drama - This majestic production of Handel's vivid tragedy, TAMERLANO, stars a Lear-like Placido Domingo as the Turkish Sultan Bajazet, caught between pride, love, and loyalty. Displaying the uniquely heroic quality of his voice, Domingo heads a superb cast, including Sara Mingardo, Monica Bacelli, and Ingela Bohlin, all magnificently responsive to Paul McCreesh's authentic and luminous musical interpretation of the score. The stunning theatrical staging by Graham Vick provides a splendid setting for the characters and for designer Richard Hudson's extravagant Baroque-Islamic costumes, emphasizing the brilliance of one of Handel's finest dramatic achievements. - Monica Bacelli, Plácido Domingo, Ingela Bohlin
Jules César is a dramatic opera performance that brings Shakespeare's Julius Caesar to life in a modernized setting. Set in a museum vault, this baroque opera takes viewers on a journey through power, betrayal, and love. The live performance captures the essence of the original play while adding a unique twist to captivate audiences.
Platée is a comic opera that tells the story of a jealous prince, broken hearts, and an insane woman who believes she is a fairy. The plot revolves around a stage performance of this French opera, with a frog being the central character.
Orlando, a knight in the Charlemagne's army, goes on a journey to rescue Angelica, a princess who was kidnapped by a sorcerer. Along the way, Orlando faces various challenges and encounters magical creatures. Will he be able to save the princess and overcome the obstacles in his path?
This is the World Première Recording on DVD of Cavalli’s opera Il Giasone. The plot is loosely based on the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece, but the opera contains many comic elements too. This 2010 production from Antwerp is orchestrated and conducted by the internationally reputed baroque specialist Federico Maria Sardelli. It is directed by the young Frenchwoman Mariame Clément, who is currently making a name for herself with her infectious directing in German and French opera houses. The title role is sung by the promising French countertenor Christophe Dumaux.
Handel's Alcina. Anonymous libretto, adapted from the libretto of Riccardo Broschi's "L'isola d'Alcina", based on Ludovico Ariosto's "Orlando furioso" (uncredited)
The opera tells the story of Poppea, who manipulates her way to become Empress of Rome with the help of her tutor and valet. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and power struggles. The opera is set in 1st-century Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero.