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Ciro in Babilonia
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(BLU-RAY)
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The Biblical story of BeIshazzar s hubristic arrogance set against the valour of the young warrrior-Ieader Cyrus provided the 20-year-oId Rossini with a dramatic story with West-Eastern resonances which still speak to us today. For the title role of Cyrus, Rossini wrote what wouId be his Iongest-ever contralto roIe, to which the great Rossini singer Ewa PodIes is both naturalIy attracted and idealIy suited. She is partnered by two young American stars of Rossini singing, Jessica Pratt and MichaeI Spyres, and a conductor-scholar, Will CrutchfieId, of immense experience and sympathy. - WorId-premiere fiIming of this Rossini masterpiece - Rossini was only 20 when he wrote Ciro in BabiIonia. - Stage director Davide Livermore sets the action in the 1920s, with period black-and-white film inserts. - Features Ewa Podles as Ciro. - From the Rossini Festival at Pesaro, ItaIy the only festivaI devoted excIusiveIy to the works of the composer. - Extra features incIude: Cast galIery. |
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