THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN
Leo Janáček
Leo Janáček
THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN
Théâtro Musical de Paris - Châtelet, Paris, 1995
Soloists:
Thomas Allen (The Forster), Eva Jenis (The Vixen), Hannah Minutillo (The Fox), Libuse Márová ( The Forster’s Wife / The Owl), Ivan Kusnjer (Harasta, the Poacher)
Orchestra, Chorus:
Orchestre de Paris, Choeur du Châtelet
Conductor:
Sir Charles Mackerras
Director:
Nicholas Hytner
Choreographer:
Jean-Claude Gallotta
Location:
Théâtro Musical de Paris - Châtelet, Paris
This enchanting production by Nicholas Hytner, sung in the original Czech, is conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras, a master of the best Janácek style. Through myriad shifts of scene, the episodic story is presented in brightly coloured sets and costumes of blissful innocence and simplicity, designed by Bob Crowley. Jean-Claude Gallotta’s choreography for the insects and animals and Jean Kalman’s lighting add to the nostalgically poetic effect of the whole. With Sir Thomas Allen as the Forester, the cast includes Eva Jenis, Hannah Minutillo, Richard Novák and Ivan Kusnjer.
Label:
Arthaus Musik
Genre:
Oper
Running Time:
98
Picture Format:
16:9
Sound Format:
PCM Stereo
Resolution:
1080i High Definition (Upscale)
Number of Discs:
1
Region:
0
Languages:
CZ
Subtitle Languages:
GB, DE, FR, ES
EAN:
0807280920796
UPC:
807280920796
Blu-ray:
109207
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