Title: David et Jonathas tragédie en musique /
Authors: Charpentier, Marc-Antoine, 1643-1704.; Bretonneau, François de Paule, 1660-1741.; Charbonneau, Pascal.; Quintans, Ana, 1975-; Davies, Neal; Caton, Frédéric; Špicer, Krešimir.; Visse, Dominique.; Bessière, Pierre, 1980-; Christie, William; Homoki, Andreas.; Zoller, Paul, 1966-; Davey, Gideon.; Evin, Franck, 1960-; Duplat, François.; Metge, Stéphane.; Charpentier, Marc-Antoine, 1643-1704.; Opéra-Comique (Paris, France); Théâtre municipal de Caen.; Selz Foundation.; Bel Air Media (Firm); Mezzo (Television station : Paris, France); ARTE France; France télévision.; Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (France); Bel Air Classiques.; Arts florissants (Musical group)
Publisher: Bel Air Classiques,
Year: 2013
Subjects: David, Drama.; Jonathan Drama.; Operas
Abstract: The deepest of male friendships must contend with jealousy, a witch's premonition, and, ultimately war in the biblical tale of the King Saul's banishment of his son's best friend on the eve of battle. Charpentier's stately choruses, dances, and airs unfold with conductor William Christie's trademark rhetorical flair, transforming a neglected biblical parable into a sonically gripping psychological tableau.