Benjamin Britten’s Death in Venice [videorecording] / music by Benjamin Britten libretto by Myfanwy Piper based on the novella by Thomas Mann English National Opera presents.


London : Opus Arte, [2014];©2013
Added to CLICnet on 10/13/2014


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Notes:

  • DVD All regions Dolby digital.
  • Sung in English with optional subtitles in English, French, German, or Korean.
  • Opera in two acts.
  • Title from opening title frames.
  • John Graham-Hall Andrew Shore Tim Mead Sam Zaldivar Orchestra of English National Opera Chorus of English National Opera Edward Gardner, conductor.
  • Filmed for a June 24, 2013 live telecast by Sky Arts 2.
  • A co-production of English National Opera and Théatre de la Monnaie, Brussels. –Container.
  • Director, Deborah Warner set designer, Tom Pye costume designer, Chloe Obolensky lighting designer, Jean Kalman choreographer, Kim Brandstrup directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon.
  • Recorded 2013 June 18, 21, 24 Coliseum, London.
  • Britten’s interpretation of Thomas Mann’s classic novella. The aging writer Gustav von Aschenbach’s infatuation with the Polish boy Tadzio and his subsequent decline are portrayed by John Graham-Hall.
  • Filmed in high definition and recorded in true surround sound –Container.
  • Program notes and synopsis in English, French, and German (19 pages : illustrations 18 cm.) inserted in container.
  • Extra feature: cast gallery.

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Requested by Klemp, M.

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