Handel: Xerxes: Oper Frankfurt (2017)
3h 0min
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- Synopsis:
Xerxes is one of Handels latest and most frequently performed operas, famous for its marvelous opening aria Ombra mai fu. At the centre of the confusing tragicomedy, very loosely based upon the life of Xerxes I of Persia, is a powerful and lovesick royal eccentric, King Xerxes. Rising opera star Gaëlle Arquez in the title role of Xerxes scintillates with her nimble, luminous mezzo-soprano, singing irresistibly beautiful, impassioned, furious but never mean (Frankfurter Rundschau). Frankfurts excellent Opera and Museum Orchester contributes all sorts of refinements to this musical smash hit (Deutschlandfunk) and In Frankfurt Tilman Köhler ensures a three-hour short abundant and furious banquett a great evening of opera (Deutschlandfunk). - Studio:
- Select Music And Video Dist Ltd
- Genres:
- Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
- Countries:
- Germany
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- Release Date:
- Not available for rental
- Run Time:
- 180 minutes