The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche
Synopsis
A contemporary take on the 17th-century genre of the pastiche, this delightful Baroque fantasy brings together some of the greatest arias and ensembles by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau, Purcell, and other composers with a new English libretto by Jeremy Sams, inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The all-star cast is headed by David Daniels as Prospero, Joyce DiDonato as Sycorax, Danielle de Niese as Ariel, Luca Pisaroni as Caliban, and the legendary Plácido Domingo as Neptune. Early music specialist William Christie conducts this dazzling world-premiere production, designed and directed by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phelim McDermott, Barbara Willis Sweete
- Screenplay & Story
- George Friederic, Antonio Vivaldi
- Original Title
- The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phelim McDermott, Barbara Willis Sweete
George Friederic, Antonio Vivaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Phelim McDermott
Director
George Friederic
Screenplay
Antonio Vivaldi
Screenplay
Barbara Willis Sweete
Director
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What is The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche about?
A contemporary take on the 17th-century genre of the pastiche, this delightful Baroque fantasy brings together some of the greatest arias and ensembles by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau, Purcell, and other composers with a new English libretto by Jeremy Sams, inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The all-star cast is headed by David Daniels as Prospero, Joyce DiDonato as Sycorax, Danielle de Niese as Ariel, Luca Pisaroni as Caliban, and the legendary Plácido Domingo as Neptune. Early music specialist William Christie conducts this dazzling world-premiere production, designed and directed by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch.
Who directed The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche?
The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche was directed by Phelim McDermott, Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who stars in The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche?
The principal cast of The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche includes Danielle de Niese, Joyce DiDonato, David Daniels, Luca Pisaroni, Plácido Domingo.
When was The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche released and how long is it?
The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 3h 2m.