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Lorin Maazel: 1984 (DVD)

Due for release in Japan & Italy, 30 April 2008

Due for release in the UK & Germany, 12 May 2008

Due for release in France, 19 May 2008 

 

Conductor: Lorin Maazel

Performers:

·        Winston Smith : Simon Keenlyside

·        Julia : Nancy Gustafson

·        O’Brien : Richard Margison

·        Gym Instructress/Drunken Woman : Diana Damrau

·        Syme : Lawrence Brownlee

·        Parsons : Jeremy White

·        Charrington : Graeme Danby

·        Prole Woman : Mary Lloyd-Davies

·        Cafe Singer : Johnnie Fiori

·        Pub Quartet : The Demon Barbers

·        Recorded voice of the telescreen : Jeremy Irons

·        The Royal Opera Chorus (Chorus Director, Renato Balsadonna) and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House (Concert Master, Peter Manning).

Extras include an exclusive 30-minute interview with Maazel

Recorded: Click here for details of the performance

Released: 12 May 2008 (UK)

Number of discs: 2

Label:  Decca 0743289

ASIN: B0015FMKZM

 

The debut DVD release of Lorin Maazel's new opera, based on George Orwell's dystopian novel, one of the most famous novels of the 20th century. Premiered at Covent Garden in 2005, where it was conducted by the composer and filmed in High Definition. The producer was Robert Lepage, whose highly-praised, visually-stunning production is gripping and at times terrifying. This release is timed to coincide with the run of the same production at La Scala in May 2008.

 

From the official 1984 website

http://www.1984theopera.com/theopera/theopera_home-dvd.html

Lorin Maazel’s gripping opera based on George Orwell’s literary masterpiece is now available on DVD, in a deluxe two-disc set from Decca. Robert Lepage’s acclaimed production, filmed in high-definition by Brian Large at the Royal Opera House, showcases the brilliant performances of a superb cast: Simon Keenlyside in his Olivier award-winning role at Winston Smith, Nancy Gustafson as Julia, Richard Margison as O’Brien, Diana Damrau as the Gym Instructress and Lawrence Brownlee as Syme.


The DVD includes subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian, and an exclusive 30-minute bonus feature with Maestro Maazel introducing the work.


Simon & Lorin Maazel