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The Metropolitan Opera: The Enchanted Island Encore

Rating:No Rating
Genre:Program, Musical
Release Date:February 8, 2012
Running time:220 minutes
Cast:William Christie, David Daniels, Joyce DiDonato, Plácido Domingo
Director:Phelim McDermott, Julian Crouch
Distributor:NCM/ Fathom

Description: In one extraordinary new work, lovers of Baroque opera have it all: the world's best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters, and a story drawn from Shakespeare. In The Enchanted Island, the lovers from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream are shipwrecked on his other-worldly island of The Tempest. Inspired by the musical pastiches and masques of the 18th century, the work showcases arias and ensembles by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau, and others, and a new libretto by Jeremy Sams. Eminent conductor William Christie leads an all-star cast headed by David Daniels, Joyce DiDonato, and Plácido Domingo. This world-premiere production is directed and designed by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch.

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