Julius Caesar
Synopsis
Dame Janet Baker, in one of her greatest roles, leads a cast of some of Britain’s finest interpeters of baroque opera and their performance under the baton of Sir Charles Mackerras is one of the highest musical excellence. John Copley’s acclaimed English National Opera production was restaged in studio, skilfully using all the technical advantages offered, to create this top quality recording. The opera was first performed in 1724 at the Haymarket Theatre in London using castrati singers in the heroes’ roles. This production follows modern practice in using women in these parts. Dame Janet’s virtuoso role as Julius Caesar has been heralded as a masterful recreation of the music which Handel wrote for the finest singers of his time.
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JULIUS CAESAR - George Frideric Handel (Trailer) | Janet Baker | English National OperaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-20
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- Director
- John Michael Phillips
- Original Title
- Julius Caesar
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Production Studios
- RM Arts, Channel 4 Television, Arthaus Musik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Michael Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
John Michael Phillips
Director
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What is Julius Caesar about?
Dame Janet Baker, in one of her greatest roles, leads a cast of some of Britain’s finest interpeters of baroque opera and their performance under the baton of Sir Charles Mackerras is one of the highest musical excellence. John Copley’s acclaimed English National Opera production was restaged in studio, skilfully using all the technical advantages offered, to create this top quality recording. The opera was first performed in 1724 at the Haymarket Theatre in London using castrati singers in the heroes’ roles. This production follows modern practice in using women in these parts. Dame Janet’s virtuoso role as Julius Caesar has been heralded as a masterful recreation of the music which Handel wrote for the finest singers of his time.
Who directed Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar was directed by John Michael Phillips.
Who stars in Julius Caesar?
The principal cast of Julius Caesar includes Janet Baker.
When was Julius Caesar released and how long is it?
Julius Caesar was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 59m.