The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare (2013)
Live performance from the Metropolitan Opera, 27 April 2013.
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.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Genre: Music
Runtime: 245 min
Release Date: April 27, 2013
Cast
- David Daniels - Giulio Cesare
- Alice Coote - Sesto
- Natalie Dessay - Cleopatra
- Christophe Dumaux - Tolomeo
- Patricia Bardon - Cornelia
- Guido Loconsolo - Achilla
- Rachid Ben Abdeslam - Nireno
- John Moore - Curio
Screenplay
Music: Georg Friedrich Händel
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera live performance
More Films by Director: Gary Halvorson
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 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.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare was directed by Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare stars David Daniels, Alice Coote, Natalie Dessay, Christophe Dumaux, Patricia Bardon, Guido Loconsolo.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare has a runtime of 4h 5m (245 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare is a Music film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare was produced in United States of America.