Castor et Pollux /

Castor et Pollux is arguably Rameau's finest creation in the tragedies lyrique style. Its libretto, based in mythology, focuses on an unusual theme: the self-sacrificing love between Castor, who is mortal, and his immortal brother, Pollux.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Rameau, Jean-Philippe, 1683-1764
Corporate Authors:	Talens lyriques (Performer), Nederlands Operakoor (Performer), Opus Arte (Firm), Kultur International Films
Other Authors:	Bernard, P. J. (Pierre-Joseph), 1710-1775 (Librettist), Panzarella, Anna Maria, Gens, Véronique, Wanroij, Judith van, Finnur Bjarnason, Neven, Henk, Testé, Nicolas, Oliemans, Thomas, 1977-, Dahlin, Anders J., 1975-, Rousset, Christophe (Conductor), Audi, Pierre (Director), Kinmonth, Patrick (Costume designer, Set designer), Kalman, Jean (Lighting designer), Hosseinpour, Amir (Choreographer), Vermeiren, Misjel (Director), Dijck, Coby van (Producer)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	French English
Language Notes:	French or English dialogue; Dutch, English, French, German, Italian or Spanish subtitles.
Published:	[Waldron, East Sussex] : West Long Branch, NJ : Opus Arte ; Kultur, [2009]
Subjects:	Operas. Concert films. Filmed operas.

Description
Summary:	Castor et Pollux is arguably Rameau's finest creation in the tragedies lyrique style. Its libretto, based in mythology, focuses on an unusual theme: the self-sacrificing love between Castor, who is mortal, and his immortal brother, Pollux.
Item Description:	Title from web page. Program notes in English by Reiner E. Moritz ([6] pages) inserted in container. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	2 videodiscs (156 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD; NTSC; all regions; LPCM DTS.
Production Credits:	Set & costune designer, Patrick Kinmouth ; lighting designer, Jean Kalman ; choreographer, Amir Hosseinpour ; TV director, Misjel Vermeiren ; TV producer, Coby van Dijck.
ISBN:	9780769707044 0769707041