Ciro in Babilonia (2012)
The Biblical story of Belshazzar's hubristic arrogance, set against the valour of the young warrrior-leader Cyrus, provided the 20-year-old Rossini with a dramatic story enriched by West-Eastern implications which still speak to us today. For the title role of Cyrus, Rossini wrote what would be his longest-ever contralto role, to which the great Rossini singer Ewa Podles´ is both naturally attracted and ideally suited. She is partnered by two young stars of Rossini singing, Jessica Pratt and Michael Spyres, and a conductor-scholar, Will Crutchfield, of great experience and sympathy. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.
Director: Davide Livermore
Genre: Music
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: July 19, 2012
Cast
- Michael Spyres - Baldassare
- Ewa Podleś - Ciro
- Jessica Pratt - Amira
- Carmen Romeu - Argene
- Mirco Palazzi - Zambri
- Robert McPherson - Arbace
- Raffaele Costantin - Daniello
- Will Crutchfield - Conductor
Screenplay
Production: Opus Arte, Rossini Opera Festival
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Davide Livermore
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ciro in Babilonia about?
- The Biblical story of Belshazzar's hubristic arrogance, set against the valour of the young warrrior-leader Cyrus, provided the 20-year-old Rossini with a dramatic story enriched by West-Eastern implications which still speak to us today. For the title role of Cyrus, Rossini wrote what would be his longest-ever contralto role, to which the great Rossini singer Ewa Podles´ is both naturally attracted and ideally suited. She is partnered by two young stars of Rossini singing, Jessica Pratt and Michael Spyres, and a conductor-scholar, Will Crutchfield, of great experience and sympathy. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.
- Who directed Ciro in Babilonia?
- Ciro in Babilonia was directed by Davide Livermore.
- Who stars in Ciro in Babilonia?
- Ciro in Babilonia stars Michael Spyres, Ewa Podleś, Jessica Pratt, Carmen Romeu, Mirco Palazzi, Robert McPherson.
- How long is Ciro in Babilonia?
- Ciro in Babilonia has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is Ciro in Babilonia?
- Ciro in Babilonia is a Music film.
- Where was Ciro in Babilonia produced?
- Ciro in Babilonia was produced in United Kingdom.