The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare
Apr 27, 2013 · 4h 5m
Director
Gary HalvorsonOverview
David McVicar’s inventive hit production of Handel’s most popular opera sets the story of Caesar’s conquest of Egypt—and of its queen, Cleopatra—in the era of British 19th-century imperialism while also including elements of Baroque theater and Bollywood movies. David Daniels in the title role and Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra lead the cast. Christophe Dumaux is Ptolemy, Cleopatra’s brother, and Alice Coote and Patricia Bardon star as Sesto and Cornelia, son and widow of Caesar’s opponent Pompey. Early music specialist Harry Bicket conducts and plays harpsichord continuo.
Cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare
Crew of The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare
About The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare
What is The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare about?
David McVicar’s inventive hit production of Handel’s most popular opera sets the story of Caesar’s conquest of Egypt—and of its queen, Cleopatra—in the era of British 19th-century imperialism while also including elements of Baroque theater and Bollywood movies. David Daniels in the title role and Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra lead the cast. Christophe Dumaux is Ptolemy, Cleopatra’s brother, and…
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare was released on April 27, 2013.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?
The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare runs 4 hours 5 minutes (245 minutes).
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?
The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare was directed by Gary Halvorson.
Who is in the cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?
The cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare includes David Daniels (Giulio Cesare), Alice Coote (Sesto), Natalie Dessay (Cleopatra), Christophe Dumaux (Tolomeo) and Patricia Bardon (Cornelia).