The Enchanted Island - The Metropolitan Opera

In one extraordinary new work, lovers of Baroque opera have it all: the world's best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters, and a story drawn from Shakespeare. In The Enchanted Island, the lovers from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream are shipwrecked on his other-worldly island of The Tempest. Inspired by the musical pastiches and masques of the 18th century, the work showcases arias and ensembles by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau, and others, and a new libretto by Jeremy Sams. Eminent conductor William Christie leads an all-star cast with David Daniels (Prospero) and Joyce DiDonato (Sycorax) as the formidable foes, Plácido Domingo as Neptune, Danielle de Niese as Ariel, and Luca Pisaroni as Caliban. Lisette Oropesa and Anthony Roth Costanzo play Miranda and Ferdinand. The dazzling production is directed and designed by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (Satyagraha and the Met's 125 anniversary gala). For more information please visit: http://www.metoperafamily.org/opera/t...

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[PhoenixTears625]

I saw this opera and it was absolutely FANTASTIC. Perfect costumes, beautiful sets, and riveting music. Absolutely fantastic

[LoveIsEndless13]

I watched this on P.B.S last night. Blew me away! They were all so entertaining and wonderful at holding the notes. Looking forward to more "Great Performances" at the Met.

[Brandon T. Hutchcroft]

I recorded this on DVR this past Sat. and finally watched it. I don't know what took me so long. It was incredible!!! :)

[orfeoedeuridice777]

"Sventurati I miei sospiri" I think, from Ferrandini's opera "Il Pianto di Maria"

[Jeffery Ingram]

Does anyone know the name of the aria that Sycorax sings to her son Caliban after he learns that the girl he loves doesn't really love him? I want to buy a copy of it.

[Jeffery Ingram]

Saw this on HD. It was surperb!

[operagirl81]

I'm waiting for it to go on DVD too!!!! If there was an HD LIVE broadcast, I missed it. :(

[MysticDestroyer13]

Does anyone know if this will be released on DVD? I would love nothing else than to hear the beautiful work again :)

[Erin Sherwin]

I wanted so badly to go to the encore screening of this tonight.

[dolores4948]

I saw it in the UCI cinema an it was absulutely fantastic.Especially great Placido Domnigo !

[orfeoedeuridice777]

un pensiero nemico di pace by handel