Semele
Synopsis
Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in January, 2007.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Carsen
- Screenplay & Story
- William Congreve
- Original Title
- Semele
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- Decca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Carsen
William Congreve
Department Leadership Roster
William Congreve
Writer
Robert Carsen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Semele.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Semele
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Semele about?
Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in January, 2007.
Who directed Semele?
Semele was directed by Robert Carsen.
Who stars in Semele?
The principal cast of Semele includes Cecilia Bartoli, Charles Workman, Birgit Remmert, Liliana Nikiteanu, Anton Charinger.
When was Semele released and how long is it?
Semele was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Semele?
Semele holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).