by David Pountney · ARTHAUS · DVD · EAN 4006680102009
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«The Fairy Queen» is Henry Purcell's opera, in the English National Opera production directed by David Pountney, released by Arthaus on DVD (2001).
Recording of Purcell's semi-opera in three parts, sung in English, with staging and choreography by Quinny Sacks. The cast includes Yvonne Kenny as Titania, Thomas Randle as Oberon and Simon Rice as Puck, with the Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera conducted by Nicholas Kok. The production combines baroque musical theater with dream-inspired staging, in a television version directed by Barrie Gavin.
The recording comes from a 1995 stage production, released on DVD in 2001 by Arthaus. Approximate running time 134 minutes. 16:9 picture, PCM stereo sound in English, German subtitles. Region codes 2 and 5.
Recommended for fans of baroque opera and English National Opera video productions.
