Conductor(s): Christie, William
Orchestra(s): Arts Florissants, Les
Label: Opus Arte
Genre: Opera DVD
Period: Baroque
Catalogue No: OA0899D
Barcode: 0809478000990
Release Date: 05/2004

RAMEAU, J.P.: Boréades (Les) (Paris National Opera, 2003) (NTSC)


Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683 -1764)
LES BOREADES

Barbara Bonney, Paul Agnew, Laurent Naouri
Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
featuring La La La Human Steps

Director Robert Carsen and his creative team flood the stage with summer blossoms, drifts of autumn leaves, winter snows and thunderous spring storms. The cast of 140 are attired in elegant costumes inspired by late 1940s Dior.

This mythical tale of a young queen, Alphise, determined to abdicate rather than contemplate an enforced marriage to a descendant of Boreas, is nothing less than highly-charged.

Sung in French

Region Code All Regions
Picture format 16:9 Anamorphic
Running time 218 mins (approx)
Sound format Dolby Stereo and 5.1 surround
Cat. No. OA 0899 D Barcode 809478000990
Menu languages GB Subtitle languages GB/D/F/ES
Dimensions (mm) H-192/W-136/D-14

PLUS

'The Triumph of Love' - 60 minute documentary on the background of the production, including Interviews with Robert Carsen, William Christie, Barbara Bonney, Paul Agnew and Laurent Naouri and other members of the cast.