{"product_id":"807280020199","title":"Nicholas Kok - Purcell, Henry - The Fairy Queen - Import DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicholas Kok\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurcell: *The Fairy Queen*\nEnglish National Opera\n\nPurcell’s grand opera *The Fairy Queen* is based on Shakespeare’s *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*. The libretto is attributed to Elkanah Settle, and it weaves together the best episodes from the original work into a superb narrative. This work was originally a “semi-opera,” in which spoken dialogue played a significant role (with the music serving more as an accompaniment, performed during love scenes or supernatural events); however, in recent productions, the dialogue is almost always cut, and the opera proceeds entirely through music.\nIn this production directed by Bountney, the audience can simply enjoy the utterly enchanting and colorful stage design. Dancers also play a major role, and the superb movements of the dancers portraying the fairy Puck and the Indian boy are particularly noteworthy. The singers’ singing and dancing—which seem to caricature the characters’ roles—are also magnificent, ensuring that despite the opera’s length, there isn’t a dull moment. (ARTHAUSMUSIK)\n\n[Recording Information]\n● Purcell: The Complete Opera “The Fairy Queen”\n\nTitania: Yvonne Kenny (soprano)\nOberon: Thomas Randall (tenor)\nPuck: Simon Rice (dance)\nTheseus\/Hymen: Richard Van Allan (bass)\nIndian Boy: Arthur Paita (dance)\nThe Dead: Michael Chance (countertenor), and others\nEnglish National Opera Orchestra \u0026amp; Chorus\nNicholas Cock (conductor)\n\nDirector: David Pountney\nChoreography: Quinne Sax\nScenery: Robert Israel\nCostumes: Dunya Ramikova\nLighting: Rick Fisher\n\nRecording Date: 1995\nRecording Location: London (Live)\n\nRunning Time: 134 minutes\nVideo: Color, 16:9\nAudio: PCM Stereo\nSubtitles: German, French, Spanish\nNTSC\nRegionAll\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arthaus Musik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53414268371233,"sku":"807280020199","price":5690.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/807280020199.jpg?v=1788096446","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/807280020199","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}