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King Admeto falls gravely ill. The oracle says Admeto can be saved if another person voluntarily sacrifices his life. Admeto's wife Alcestis intends to give her life to save her husband. When Admeto miraculously recovers, he questions Alcestis until she confessions. When it is time for Alcestis...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gluck, Christoph Willibald, Ritter von, 1714-1787
Corporate Authors: Châtelet (Theater : Paris, France), English Baroque Soloists (Performer), Monteverdi Choir (Performer), Reiner Moritz Associates, Image Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Wilson, Robert, 1941- (Director), Large, Brian (Director), Wilson, Colin (Producer), Gardiner, John Eliot (Conductor), Otter, Anne Sofie von (Performer), Groves, Paul (Tenor) (Performer), Parmeggiani, Frida (Costume designer), Frigeni, Giuseppe (Choreographer), Weissbard, A. J. (Lighting designer), Anrasse, Carole (Costume designer)
Format: Video DVD
Language:French
Language Notes:Sung in French, with English subtitles.
Published: [London] : RM Associates ; [2000]
Subjects:
Operas.
Alcestis, > Queen, consort of Admetus, King of Pherae > Drama.
Admetus, > King of Pherae > Drama.
Music > Performance > Videodisc.
Televised operas.

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Shelving Title: Alceste (Anne Sofie von Otter)
Call Number: M1500.G5 A54 2000
 
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