The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare
“Live performance from the Metropolitan Opera, 27 April 2013.”
Synopsis
David McVicar’s inventive hit production of Handel’s most popular opera sets the story of Caesar’s conquest of Egypt—and of its queen, Cleopatra—in the era of British 19th-century imperialism while also including elements of Baroque theater and Bollywood movies. David Daniels in the title role and Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra lead the cast. Christophe Dumaux is Ptolemy, Cleopatra’s brother, and Alice Coote and Patricia Bardon star as Sesto and Cornelia, son and widow of Caesar’s opponent Pompey. Early music specialist Harry Bicket conducts and plays harpsichord continuo.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicola Francesco Haym
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 4h 5m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson
Nicola Francesco Haym
Georg Friedrich Händel
Department Leadership Roster
David McVicar
Production Design
Georg Friedrich Händel
Original Music Composer
Nicola Francesco Haym
Writer
Gary Halvorson
Director
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare about?
David McVicar’s inventive hit production of Handel’s most popular opera sets the story of Caesar’s conquest of Egypt—and of its queen, Cleopatra—in the era of British 19th-century imperialism while also including elements of Baroque theater and Bollywood movies. David Daniels in the title role and Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra lead the cast. Christophe Dumaux is Ptolemy, Cleopatra’s brother, and Alice Coote and Patricia Bardon star as Sesto and Cornelia, son and widow of Caesar’s opponent Pompey. Early music specialist Harry Bicket conducts and plays harpsichord continuo.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?
The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare was directed by Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare includes David Daniels, Alice Coote, Natalie Dessay, Christophe Dumaux, Patricia Bardon.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 4h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.