Dietrich Henschel Movies
- 2008
The Teatro Real de Madrid mounted this lavish 2008 production of Claudio Monteverdi's 1607 L'Orfeo. Widely regarded as one of the earliest operas in history, it draws from the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, and dramatizes his quest to rescue his beloved, Eurydice, from the underworld. This particular version stars Dietrich Henschel as Orfeo and Maria Grazia Schiavo in a triple role as Euridice, La Musica and Proserpina, while Les Arts Florissants, under the baton of William Christie, provides musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Dietrich Henschel, Maria Grazia Schiavo, (more)
- 2007
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As composed by Korean musician Unsuk Chin, this modern operetta constitutes an adaptation of Lewis Carroll's beloved fantasy novel Alice in Wonderland. Achim Freyer directed the production (also designing the unusual masks worn by the participants); the operetta also features puppets designed by Nina Weitzner. Sally Matthews, Piia Komse, Andrew Watts and Guy de Mey co-star; the Statisterie der Bayerischen Staatsoper, the Choir of the Bayerischen Staatsoper, the Children's Choir of the Bayerischen Staatsoper, and the Orchestra of the Bayerisches Staatsorchester provide musical accompaniment, with Andrés Máspero serving as chorus master and Kent Nagano conducting. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sally Matthews, Piia Komsi, (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, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anne Sofie Von Otter, Paul Groves, (more)
