Semele [BLU-RAY]

"Semele [BLU-RAY]" presents a visually stunning adaptation of the classic opera by George Frideric Handel. This dramatic performance, captured in high-definition, showcases the exceptional talents of renowned conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the English Baroque Soloists. The story unfolds with themes of love, ambition, and divine intervention, as the mortal Semele aspires to become immortal, leading to a tragic conflict with the gods. Featuring a stellar cast, including celebrated soprano Louise Alder, this production brings to life the rich emotional depth and intricate musicality of Handel's masterpiece, offering an immersive experience for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Opening Titles = Générique = Vorspann

Overture = Ouverture = Ouvertüre

Act 1 = Acte 1 = 1. Akt

Behold! Auspicious Flashes Rise (Cadmus)

Lucky Omens Bless Our Rites (Chorus)

Daughter Obey! (Cadmus, Athamas)

Ah me! What Refuge Now Is Left Me? (Semele)

O Jove! In Pity Teach Me (Semele)

Alas! She Yields (Ino, Athamas, Semele)

Why Does Thou Thus Untimely Grieve (Cadmus, Ino, Athamas, Semele)

Avert These Omens, All Ye Pow'rs! (Chorus)

Again Auspicious Flashes Rise (Cadmus)

Cease, Cease Your Vows, 'Tis Impious To Proceed (Chorus)

O Athamas! What Torture Hast Thou Borne? (Athamas)

Turn, Hopeless Lover, Turn Thy Eyes (Ino)

She Weeps! The Gentle Maid, In Tender Pity (Athamas)

Your Tuneful Voice My Tale Would Tell (Athamas)

Too Well I See (Ino, Athamas)

You've Undone Me (Ino, Athamas)

Ah! Wretched Prince, Doom'd To Disastrous Love! (Cadmus, Athamas, Ino)

Hail, Cadmus, Hail! Jove Salutes The Theban King! (Chorus)

Endless Pleasure, Endless Love (Semele, Chorus)

Act 2 = Acte 2 = 2. Akt

Sinfonia: Presto

Scene 1 = 1er Tableau = 1. Bild

Iris, Impatient Of Thy Stay (Juno, Iris)

There, From Mortal Cares Retiring (Iris)

No More, I'll Hear No More! (Juno, Iris)

Hence, Iris, Hence Away! (Juno)

Scene 2 = 2e Tableau = 2. Bild

O Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave Me? (Semele)

Lay Your Doubts And Fears Aside (Jupiter)

With Fond Desiring (Semele)

How Engaging, How Endearing (Chorus)

Ah Me! — Why Sighs My Semele? (Semele, Jupiter)

I Must With Speed Amuse Her (Jupiter)

Now Love That Everlasting Boy Invites (Chorus)

By My Command (Jupiter, Semele)

Where'er You Walk, Cool Gales Shall Fan The Glade (Jupiter)

Dear Sister! How Was Your Passage Hither? (Semele, Ino)

But Hark! The Heav'nly Sphere Turns Round (Ino)

Prepare Then, Ye Immortal Choir! (Ino, Semele)

Bless The Glad Earth With Heav'nly Lays (Chorus)

Act 3 = Acte 3 = 3. Akt

Sinfonia: Larghetto E Piano Per Tutto

Scene 1 = 1er Tableau = 1. Bild

Somnus, Awake! (Juno, Iris)

Leave me, Loathsome Light! (Somnus)

Dull God, Canst Thou Attend The Water's Fall (Iris, Juno)

More Sweet Is That Name (Somnus)

My Will Obey (Juno, Somnus)

Obey My Will, Thy Rod Resign (Juno, Somnus)

Scene 2 = 2e Tableau = 2. Bild

My Racking Thoughts By No Kind Slumbers Freed (Semele)

Thus Shap'd Like Ino (Juno, Semele)

Myself I Shall Adore (Semele)

Be Wise, As You Are Beautiful (Juno, Semele)

Thus Let My Thanks Be Paid (Semele)

Rich Odours Fill The Fragrant Air (Juno, Semele)

Come To My Arms, My Lovely Fair (Jupiter)

I Ever Am Granting (Semele)

Speak, Speak Your Desire! (Jupiter, Semele)

Ah, Take Heed What You Press! (Jupiter)

No, No, I'll Take No Less (Semele)

Ah, Whither Is She Gone, Unhappy Fair? (Jupiter)

Above Measure Is The Pleasure (Juno)

Scene 3 = 3e Tableau = 3. Bild

Ah Me! Too Late I Now Repent (Semele)

Oh, Terror And Astonishment! (Chorus)

How I Was Hence Remov'd (Ino, Cadmus, Athamas)

Sinfonia

Apollo Comes To Relieve Your Care (Jupiter)

Happy, Happy Shall We Be (All)

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Closing Credits = Générique = Nachspann

• Product Type: Blu-ray
• Barcode: 809478073093

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