Paul Groves Movies
- 2010
The Gran Teatre del Liceu mounted this 2011 production of Alban Berg's opera Lulu, with a cast that includes Patricia Petibon in the title role; Julia Juon as Gräfin Geschwitz; Ashley Holland in the dual role of Dr. Schön and Jack the Ripper; Silvia de la Muela in a triple role as Garderobiere, the Groom and the Gymnast, and many more. The Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, under the baton of Michael Boder, provides orchestral accompaniment; Pierre-André Weitz designed the sets and costumes; and Olivier Py directs for the stage. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Patricia Petibon, Julia Juon, (more)
- 2006
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Pierre Audi stages and Brian Large directs this theatrical performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 1791 opera Die Zauberflote (AKA The Magic Flute), with its familiar story of the priest Sarastro and The Queen of the Night's attempts to free Pamina from one another's control. Christian Gerhaher, Genia Kühmeier, Paul Groves and Diana Damrau co-star; the Wiener Staatsopernchor and the Wiener Philharmoniker, under the baton of Riccardo Muti, provide musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Christian Gerhaher, Genia Kühmeier, (more)
- 2006
The Opéra Nationale de Paris mounted this elaborate production of Gaetano Donizetti's opera L'Elisir d'Amore in 2006, staged by Laurent Pelly. The principals include Heidi Grant Murphy as Adina, Paul Groves as Nemorino and Laurent Naouri as Belcore; The Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra Nationale de Paris provide musical accompaniment under the direction of Edward Gardner. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Heidi Grant Murphy, Paul Groves, (more)
- 2006
Famed tenor Placido Domingo headlines this December 2006 stage production of Tan Dun's unique opera The First Emperor, mounted by Raise the Red Lantern director Zhang Yimou. Dun composed the score and conducts; he also co-authored the libretto with Ha Jin, adapting both historical records by Sima Qian and the screenplay The Legend of the Bloody Zheng by Lu Wei. This filmed outing bears an unusual footnote, as one in a series of early 21st century filmed operas released to mainstream theaters by New York's Metropolitan Opera in High Definition (HD) format. It contains not merely the said opera, but interviews with the various participants conducted by the late Beverly Sills, and extensive behind-the-scenes footage. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Plácido Domingo, Paul Groves, (more)
Anne Sofie Von Otter and Paul Groves star in this visionary presentation of Christoph Gluck's 1767 opera, here staged by renowned director Robert Wilson. In addition to incorporating a troupe of dancers, this version of Alceste features the English Baroque Soloists, a period orchestra performing the score with era-appropriate instruments; they're also accompanied by the Monteverdi Choir. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Anne Sofie Von Otter, Paul Groves, (more)
- 1997
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Mozart authored his singspiel (or comic opera) Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio) around 1782. The libretto weaves the tale of Belmonte, who schemes -- with the loyal assistance of servant Pedrillo -- to wheedle his love, Constanze, out of the clutches of Pasha Selim, the Ottoman ruler, in whose seraglio she is confined. François Abou Salem mounted the work at The Salzburg Festival in 1997, and heightened its Middle Eastern flair; a film of that production is now available in this home release. The cast includes Christine Schäfer as Constanze, Paul Groves as Belmonte, and Akram Tillawi as the Pasha Selim. The Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg and the Choir of the Vienna State Opera provide musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
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