Semele
Nov 03, 2007 · 2h 35m
Director
Robert CarsenOverview
Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in January, 2007.
Cast of Semele
About Semele
What is Semele about?
Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at…
When was Semele released?
Semele was released on November 3, 2007.
How long is Semele?
Semele runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
Who directed Semele?
Semele was directed by Robert Carsen.
Who is in the cast of Semele?
The cast of Semele includes Cecilia Bartoli (Semele), Charles Workman (Jupiter), Birgit Remmert (Juno), Liliana Nikiteanu (Ino) and Anton Charinger (Cadmus).