The rake's progress /

The story centers on the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell as he seeks his fortune in the big city. This production replaces Hogarth's London with 1950's Las Vegas.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971
Corporate Authors:	Théâtre royal de la Monnaie. Orchestre, Théâtre royal de la Monnaie. Chœurs, Opus Arte (Firm)
Other Authors:	Auden, W. H. (Wystan Hugh), 1907-1973 (Librettist), Kallman, Chester, 1921-1975 (Librettist), Lepage, Robert, 1957- (Director), Fillion, Carl, Ono, Kazushi (Conductor), Claycomb, Laura (Performer), Kennedy, Andrew, 1977- (Performer), Shimell, William (Performer), Young, Julianne (Performer), Pecková, Dagmar (Performer), Jeffery, Darren (Performer), Byrne, Donal J. (Performer), Torbey, Shadi (Performer)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Language Notes:	Sung in English, with optional subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch. Accompanying booklet in English, French, and German.
Published:	Heathfield, East Sussex : Opus Arte, [2008]
Subjects:	Operas. Filmed operas.

Description
Summary:	The story centers on the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell as he seeks his fortune in the big city. This production replaces Hogarth's London with 1950's Las Vegas.
Item Description:	DVD; NTSC; all regions. Music by Igor Stravinsky; libretto by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallman after the cycle A rake's progress by William Hogarth. Extra features on DVD include illustrated synopsis, cast gallery, interview with Robert Lepage, insight into rehearsals, costumes and make-up, storyboards. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	2 videodiscs (174 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (25 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.)
Production Credits:	Robert Lapage, stage director; Carl Fillion, set designer.