Opera in 2 acts
Libretto: John Gay (with contributions from Alexander Pope and John Hughes) [Based on John Dryden translation of Ovid: Metamorphoses]
First performance: summer of 1718, Court Theater, Cannons, Edgware, England (private), 26 Mar 1731, London (public)
Recorded: 8th April 2009, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
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. Filmed with High Definition cameras and recorded in true surround sound.
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
Plus
* Illustrated synopsis
* Cast gallery
* Documentary: Staging Acis and Galatea
Reviews
"Charles Workman and Danielle de Niese had bags of vocal and personal charm in the title roles, with strong contributions from Matthew Rose as Polyphemus and Paul Agnew and Ji-Min Park as attendant shepherds; among the dancers, special praise to Lauren Cuthbertson as Galatea's frolicking nymph. ...An evening of exquisite sensual pleasure." The Telegraph |
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