Ciro in Babilonia
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The Biblical story of Belshazzar's hubristic arrogance, set against the valour of the young warrrior-leader Cyrus, provided the 20-year-old Rossini with a dramatic story enriched by West-Eastern implications which still speak to us today. For the title role of Cyrus, Rossini wrote what would be his longest-ever contralto role, to which the great Rossini singer Ewa Podles´ is both naturally attracted and ideally suited. She is partnered by two young stars of Rossini singing, Jessica Pratt and Michael Spyres, and a conductor-scholar, Will Crutchfield, of great experience and sympathy. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2012-07-19
Runtime: 165 mins
Director: Davide Livermore
Writer: Francesco Aventi
Spoken language: Italiano
Genres: Music
Original title: Ciro in Babilonia
Production Companies: Opus Arte, Rossini Opera Festival
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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