Elizabeth Gale Movies
Not to be confused with the innumerable features of the same name, this release actually constitutes a version of Richard Strauss's 1923 Intermezzo, an autobiographical opera about marital discord. This production - mounted by The Glyndebourne Festival Opera in 1983 - stars John Pringle and Felicity Lott; The London Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Gustav Kuhn, provides symphonic accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Felicity Lott, John Pringle, (more)
- 1982
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Librettist Ranieri de' Calzabigi and composer Christoph Gluck co-crafted the opera Orfeo ed Eurydice, adapting the basic narrative from the mythical legend that recounts Orpheus's rescue of his bride, Eurydice, from the underworld. This filmed record of the 1982 production of Orfeo, as staged at The Glyndebourne Festival Opera, features a woman - the legendary Dame Janet Baker - in the male role of Orpheus, in a performance that many consider the pinnacle of her long and illustrious career. Elisabeth Baker co-stars as Eurydice; the production features musical accompaniment by The Glyndebourne Festival Chorus and The London Philharmonic Orchestra, as conducted by Raymond Leppard. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Claire Powell stars as Phoebe Meryll in this production of one of Gilbert & Sullivan's more serious operas, which revolves around the impending execution of Colonel Fairfax. Phoebe's father, who has twice saved Fairfax's life, devises a plan to disguise him as a yeoman to help him escape. Meanwhile, the jester Jack Point arrives with his sweetheart Elsie, and both are caught up in the escape plans with results unlike any other Gilbert & Sullivan opera. Conducted by Alexander Faris, the London Symphony Orchestra provides the music. The Yeoman of the Guard also features Joel Grey, David Hillman, Alfred Marks, and Elizabeth Gale. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Gale, Joel Grey, (more)
- 1979
Elisabeth Söderström and Curt Applegren headline this performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's classic Fidelio in an elaborate performance staged at the Glyndebourne Opera Festival in 1979 and featuring the Glyndebourne Chorus and London Philharmonic Orchestra performing under the wand of conductor Bernard Haitink. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elisabeth Söderström, Curt Appelgren, (more)
- 1976
Based on the character of Sir John Falstaff from Shakespeare's Henry IV, the opera Falstaff was composed by the inimitable Giuseppe Verdi. From the Glyndenbourne Festival Opera, this 1976 production of the work comes from Arthaus Musik and features Donald Gramm in the title role. The renowned London Philharmonic Orchestra provides music along with the Glyndenbourne Chorus. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Donald Gramm, Benjamin Luxon, (more)
- 1972
The Glyndebourne Festival was host to Peter Hall's production of Gluck's opera Orefeo Ed Euridice. ~ All Movie Guide
