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Castor & Pollux

Castor & Pollux

Castor et Pollux (2008) Nederlandse Opera. Rameau / French
Apr 05, 2011 2h 35m
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Synopsis

Recorded at the Musiektheater, Amsterdam on 21 & 25 January 2008. Performed by De Nederlandse Opera, composer Jean-Philippe Rameau's renowned tragedy "Castor et Pollux" tells the myth-based story of the selfless love between two brothers: Castor, who is mortal, and the immortal Pollux. When Castor dies trying to prevent the kidnapping of the woman he loves, Pollux decides to become mortal and replace his brother in the Underworld. Finnur Bjarnason, Henk Neven and Anna Maria Panzarella star.

Title Castor & Pollux
Companies De Nederlandse Opera, Opus Arte
Countries Netherlands
Keywords opera, opera live performance, opera baroque
Judith van Wanroij

Judith van Wanroij

Cléone/ A follower of Hébé / A blessed spirit
Judith van Wanroij

Judith van Wanroij

Cléone / Une suivante d'Hébé / Une ombre heureuse
Thomas Oliemans

Thomas Oliemans

Le Grand-Prêtre / Une autre voix
Anders J. Dahlin

Anders J. Dahlin

Un Spartiate / Un atlète / Mercure / Une voix