Deidamia

Directed by David Alden
2012    3h 28mMusic
Here is a rare and exceptional example in which the director and costume designer amuse themselves with `silly' costumes, but it actually works. I usually loath the stupid concept of 'clever' producers' of dressing opera singers in an motley set of `modern' and bizarre costumes (mostly tasteless) to help the `stupid' spectators to understand the universality of the opera across time and place. However, in this particular production I enjoyed every moment of it. All my reservations withstanding, I found that the costumes have actually helped highlight the `buffa' aspects of this supposedly `siria' opera. This work may not be among Handel's greatest masterpieces, but the way it is presented and sung here makes it a thorough pleasure for the senses.

Where to Watch Deidamia

  • Sally MatthewsDeidamia
  • Veronica CangemiNerea
  • Olga PasichnykAchille
  • Silvia Tro SantaféUlisse
  • Andrew Foster-WilliamsFenice
  • Umberto ChiummoLicomede
  • Ivor BoltonConductor
  • David AldenDirector

Deidamia Trivia

Deidamia was released on June 5, 2012.

Deidamia was directed by David Alden.

Deidamia has a runtime of 3 hr 28 min.

The key characters in Deidamia are Deidamia (Sally Matthews), Nerea (Veronica Cangemi), Achille (Olga Pasichnyk).

Deidamia is a Music film.

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