Giulio Cesare in Egitto
Classics, Music
Join us for the Cue Premiere of Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto from the Theater an der Wien. The production takes a cinematic approach by playing a silent film of Caesar and Cleopatra as the backdrop. The gorgeous arias sung by Bejun Mehta (in the title role) and Louise Alder (Cleopatra) are filled with a perfect balance of drama, tenderness and despair. Available worldwide excluding Austria.
Directed by Keith Warner and conducted by Ivor Bolton.
Cast: Bejun Mehta, Louise Alder, Christophe Dumaux, Patricia Bardon, Jake Arditti
Performance language: Italian
Subtitles: German
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The French composer was best known for his operas which were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works disappeared from the standard repertory but have undergone periodic revival since the 1980s. He was a master of melody and you can enjoy works such as Manon, Werther and more on CueTV.
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