Rameau - Les Boreades / Bonney, Agnew, Spence, Naouri, Panzarella, Degout, Rivenq, Christie, Les Arts Florissants, Paris Opera
This mythical tale of a young queen, Alphise, determined to abdicate rather than contemplate an enforced marriage to a descendant of Boreas, is nothing less than highly-charged. Director Robert Carsen and his creative team flood the stage with summer blossoms, drifts of autumn leaves, winter snows and thunderous spring storms. The cast of 140 are attired in elegant costumes inspired by late 1940s Dior. The all-star cast, led by Barbara Bonney and Paul Agnew, includes the ground-breaking modern dance ensemble La La La Human Steps, choreographed by Édouard Lock, who perform dance ‘divertissements’ in this strikingly beautiful staging. This 2-DVD set also includes ‘The Triumph of Love’ – 60 minute documentary on the background of the production, including interviews with Robert Carsen, William Christie, Barbara Bonney, Paul Agnew and Laurent Naouri and other members of the cast. Picture Format: 4:3 • Sound Format: Dolby Stereo, 5.1 Surround Sound • Subtitles: GB/D/F/ES • Sung in French