BD-50 Dual-Layer Disc | 1080i/AVC MPEG-4 | 02:20:10 | 39.35 GB
Audio#1: English DTS-HD MA 5.0 (48 kHz / 3706 kbps / 24-bit)
Audio#2: English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 2304 kbps / 24-bit)
This world premiere of a gripping new work by composer Harrison Birtwistle and librettist David Harsent, commissioned by The Royal Opera, brings the monstrous, Greek mythological character to the stage. John Tomlinson stars as the Minotaur, part man, part beast, trapped in his labyrinth and constrained by his bloodthirsty role there, longs to discover his true identity and his own voice. Athens must pay a blood sacrifice to Crete and among the innocents is Theseus, who has come to challenge the violent Minotaur, but who also attracts the attention of Ariadne, half-sister and keeper of the monster; it is with her help he succeeds. Antonio Pappano conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House.
Recorded live at the The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 25 & 30 April & 3 May 2008.
Name: Harrison Bertvistl: "The Minotaur"
Original title: Birtwistle: The Minotaur
Released: 2008
Genre: Opera
Directed by: Stephen Langridge
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Starring: John Tomlinson (The Minotaur), Johan Reuter (Theseus), Christine Rice (Ariadne), Andrew Watts (Snake Priestess), Philip Langridge (Hereus), Amanda Echalaz (Ker), Rebecca Bottone (First Innocent), Pumeza Matshikiza (Secpnd Innocent), Wendy Dawn Tjompson (Third Innocent), Christopher Ainslie (Fourth Innocent), Tim Mead (Fifth Innocent), Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House
Technical Specs
Blu-ray
BD-50 Dual-Layer Disc
Video Resolution/Codec
1080i/AVC MPEG-4
Aspect Ratio(s)
1.78:1
Audio Formats
English DTS-HD MA 5.0 (48 kHz / 3706 kbps / 24-bit)
English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 2304 kbps / 24-bit)
Subtitles/Captions
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Supplements
Illustrated Synopsis
Cast Gallery
Documentary: Myth is universal
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