Genre: Theater [nf]
Release Date: 06/24/2008
SubTitles: English/French/Espanol/Italian
Dubbed: English
Sound: DTS/DD2/DD5.0
Run Time: 162 Minutes
Distributor/Studio: Virgin Classics

As composed by late 16th and early 17th century composer Stefano Landi, with a libretto by Giulio Rospigliosi, the three-act musical drama Il' Sant Alessio receives a new interpretation in this release. The stage production is mounted by the Baroque-oriented ensemble Les Arts Florissants, under the leadership of William Christie. Featured vocalists include Alain Buet, Pascal Bertin, Damien Guillon, Terry Wey and others.

~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

Be the first to review this product!

Cast:
Philppe Jaroussky - Sant' Alessio
Max Emanuel Cencic - Sposa
Alain Buet - Eufemiano
Xavier Sabata - Madre
Damien Guillon - Curtio
Pascal Bertin - Nuntio
José Lemos - Martio
Luigi De Donato - Demonio
Jean-Paul Bonnevalle - Nutrice
Terry Wey - Religione, Roma
Ryland Angel - Adrasto
Ludovic Provost - Uno del choro
Benjamin Hiraux - Angelo
Pierre-Alain Mercier - Angelo

Production:
Françoise Denieau - Choreography
Christophe Naillet - Lighting
Mathilde Benmoussa - Makeup
William Christie - Musical Direction/Supervision
Benjamin Lazar - Stage Director
Alain Blanchot - Costume/Wardrobe

Francesco Cavalli: La Calisto - Rene Jacobs/Herbert Wernicke [2 Discs]
    2006