The merchant of Venice : opera in three acts and an epilogue after William Shakespeare
Title:
The merchant of Venice : opera in three acts and an epilogue after William Shakespeare
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André Tchaikowsky ; libretto by John O'Brien.
Publication Information:
[Germany] : EuroArts, [2014]
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (160 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4³/₄ in.
General Note:
Title from opening credits.
Program notes in English and German (28 pages : illustrations) inserted in container.
Event Note:
2013 Bregenz Festival, Austria.
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Parallel title on disc label: Der Kaufmann von Venedig
Contents:
DVD 1. Performance (160 min.) -- DVD 2. Documentary. Journey to Bregenz -- the planning of an opera (50 min.)
Credits:
Keith Warner, stage director ; Ashley Martin-Davis, set & costume designer ; Davy Cunningham, lighting designer ; Michael Barry, movement director ; Felix Breisach, video director.
Performer:
Christopher Ainslie (Antonio) ; Charles Workman (Bassanio) ; Adrian Clarke (Salerio) ; Norman Patzke (Solanio) ; Richard Angas (Duke of Venice) ; Verena Gunz (Nerissa) ; Magdalena Anna Hofmann (Portia) ; Kathryn Lewek (Jessica) ; Jason Bridges (Lorenzo) ; Adrian Eröd (Shylock) ; David Stout (Gratiano) ; with supporting soloists ; Prague Philharmonic Choir ; Wiener Symphoniker ; Erik Nielsen, conductor.
Technical Details:
DVD; NTSC; all regions; widescreen (16:9); LPCM 2.0; DTS digital surround.
Language:
Sung in English; subtitles in English, French, German & Polish.