David McVicar's production of Giulio Cesare manages to combine serious insight with entertainment, bringing Handel's masterpiece to life in a powerful, convincing and highly intelligent way. In every line of the complex narrative the subtle nuances are apparent, reflecting perfectly the transparent and exquisite nature of Handel's musical expression. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound, the outstanding singing of the all-star cast, led by a superb Sarah Connolly, and the vivid playing of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under the energising baton of William Christie reveal the colour and dramatic character of Handel's music in a most delightful manner.
Composer Georg Frideric Handel
Director David McVicar
Conductor William Christie, Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment.
Cast Sarah Connolly, Angelika Kirchschlager, Danielle de Niese, Patricia Bardon
The Glyndebourne Chorus
Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment
Available in DVD and Blu-ray format
Run Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
Language: Italian
