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boss · 08-26-2008 17:30:15 · Sant Alessio - ACT 1 - Theatre de Caen - 2007 STEFANO LANDI IL Sant’Alessio Sant'Alessio - Philippe Jaroussky (counter-tenor) Sposa - Max Emanuel Cencic (counter-tenor) Eufemianon - Alain Buet (bass) Madre - Xavier Sabata (counter-tenor) Curtio - Damien Guillon (counter-tenor) Nuntio - Pascal Bertin (counter-tenor) Martio - José Lemos (counter-tenor) Demonio - Luigi de Donato (bass) Nutrice - Jean-Paul Bonnevalle (counter-tenor) Religione / Roma -Terry Wey (counter-tenor) Adrasto - Ryland Angel (tenor) Uno del choro - Ludovic Provost (bass) Maîtrise de Caen Orchestra and Chorus of Les Arts Florissants William Christie - conductor, harpsichord and organ Stage Director: Benjamin Lazar Artistic collaborator to the director: Louise Moaty Choreography: Françoise Denieau Opera in 3 acts composed by Stefano Landi in 1631 Libretto by Cardinal Giulio Rospigliosi First performed at the Palazzo Barberini, Rome on February 18, 1632 New production by the Théâtre de Caen, in co-production with the Opéra National de Lorraine, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, the Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg and the Grand Théâtre de Genève Stefano Landi (baptized February 26, 1587 – October 28, 1639): Italian composer and teacher of the early Baroque Roman School. First performed at the Palazzo Barberini in Rome in 1632, Landi’s Sant’Alessio (Saint Alexius) is recognised as the earliest opera on an historical, rather than mythological subject.
boss · 08-26-2008 17:26:17 · Sant Alessio - ACT 1 - Theatre de Caen - 2007 Reloading the first Act.... Landi's Sant' Alessio (Saint Alexius) is recognised as the earliest opera on an historical, rather than mythological subject. The libretto, written by Cardinal Giulio Rospigliosi (the future Pope Clement IX), tells the story of saintly sacrifice: on his wedding night Alessio departs alone for the Holy Land in search of sanctity. Years later he returns unrecognised as a beggar to his family home, where his father, mother and wife still mourn him. A demon tempts Alessio to reveal his true identity and so end his family’s grief, but an angel keeps him on the sacred path. The dying Alessio leaves a letter explaining the truth and an angelic chorus bids his family to rejoice rather than mourn, since he has been received into heaven. This strange, solemn and elevated story is leavened with comic scenes in the commedia dell’arte vein, adding to the rich musico-dramatic variety of the entire opera.
Fulcher · 08-25-2008 22:11:36 · Dekalog I There is NO hint that this would be the voice of a woman. Sounds like a young boy to me. Maybe it's different in other countries, but it would be unusual in Germany to hire a woman for this job ("The Simpsons" are an exception, because the show is lasting so long). Please don't jump on conclusions without knowing the facts (I really don't think you know the names of the voice actors).
boss · 08-25-2008 14:18:24 · Buddha_s Lost Children Buddha's Lost Children is a feature-length documentary film about a Thai Buddhist monk who - armed only with his faith and skills and master boxer skills - wages an inspirational battle to help orphaned children, fight drug abuse, and preserve a vanishing way of life.
dbcolter · 08-25-2008 13:36:01 · BHOOTHNATH 01 - hindi I dislike seeing actual and implied violence glorified for children in this way. Otherwise, it's a very interesting piece. I'm wondering if this is typical of the fare coming out of Bollywood lately.