Handel: Acis and Galatea (ROH)

Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, on 8th April 2009.




Christopher Hogwood conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and a distinguished cast including Danielle de Niese and Charles Workman in Wayne McGregor's new production of Handel's opera in which The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet appear in a rare and beautifully crafted collaboration.

Galatea, a nymph and demi-goddess: Danielle de Niese
Acis, a shepherd: Charles Workman
Damon, a shepherd: Paul Agnew
Polyphemus, a giant: Matthew Rose
Coridon, a shepherd: Ji-Min Park

Dancers of The Royal Ballet:
Galatea: Lauren Cuthbertson
Acis: Edward Watson
Damon: Steven McRae
Polyphemus: Eric Underwood
Coridon: Paul Kay

The Royal Opera Extra Chorus
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood
Director: Wayne McGregor

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• Acis
• Galatea
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• Danielle de Niese
• Charles Workman
• Lauren Cuthbertson
• Edward Watson
• Steven McRae
• The Royal Opera
• The Royal Ballet

[pauloalfredo100]

ballet and opera - a wonderfull tale - performances and nice singers - excellent blu-ray - it's worth !!!!!!!!!!