Handel: Tamerlano
Synopsis
This majestic production of Handel's vivid tragedy, TAMERLANO, stars a Lear-like Placido Domingo as the Turkish Sultan Bajazet, caught between pride, love, and loyalty. Displaying the uniquely heroic quality of his voice, Domingo heads a superb cast, including Sara Mingardo, Monica Bacelli, and Ingela Bohlin, all magnificently responsive to Paul McCreesh's authentic and luminous musical interpretation of the score. The stunning theatrical staging by Graham Vick provides a splendid setting for the characters and for designer Richard Hudson's extravagant Baroque-Islamic costumes, emphasizing the brilliance of one of Handel's finest dramatic achievements.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Vick, Ángel Luis Ramírez
- Original Title
- Handel: Tamerlano
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 4h 2m
- Production Studios
- Teatro Real de Madrid
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Vick, Ángel Luis Ramírez
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Graham Vick
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Ángel Luis Ramírez
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What is Handel: Tamerlano about?
This majestic production of Handel's vivid tragedy, TAMERLANO, stars a Lear-like Placido Domingo as the Turkish Sultan Bajazet, caught between pride, love, and loyalty. Displaying the uniquely heroic quality of his voice, Domingo heads a superb cast, including Sara Mingardo, Monica Bacelli, and Ingela Bohlin, all magnificently responsive to Paul McCreesh's authentic and luminous musical interpretation of the score. The stunning theatrical staging by Graham Vick provides a splendid setting for the characters and for designer Richard Hudson's extravagant Baroque-Islamic costumes, emphasizing the brilliance of one of Handel's finest dramatic achievements.
Who directed Handel: Tamerlano?
Handel: Tamerlano was directed by Graham Vick, Ángel Luis Ramírez.
Who stars in Handel: Tamerlano?
The principal cast of Handel: Tamerlano includes Plácido Domingo, Monica Bacelli, Ingela Bohlin, Sara Mingardo, Jennifer Holloway.
When was Handel: Tamerlano released and how long is it?
Handel: Tamerlano was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 4h 2m.