Merchant of Venice: Opera in Three Acts with an Epilogue After William Shakespeare, The

Synopsis
Opera directed for stage by Keith Warner and for video by Felix Breisach. Magdalena Anna Hofman sings the role of Portia and Adrian Eröd that of Shylock. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra and Prague Philharmonic Choir are under the direction of Erik Nielsen.
Language
English
Country
Austria
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2014
Duration
210 mins

Credits

Director
Felix Breisach; Keith Warner
Writer
John O’Brien
Music
André Tchaikowsky
Production Design
Ashley Martin-Davis
Cast
Adrian ErödShylock
Christopher AinslieAntonio
Charles WorkmanBassanio
Magdalena Anna HofmanPortia
Jason BridgesLorenzo
Kathryn LewekJessica
Richard AngasDuke of Venice
Verena GunxNerissa

Additional Details

Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Merchant of Venice, The
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
DVD Extra: Documentary. Journey to Bregenz -- the planning of an opera (50 min.).
General
Recorded live at the 2013 Bregenz Festival.

Production Company

Name

Bergenzer Festspiele

Distributor

Name

EuroArts Entertainment

Email
mtickner@selectmusic.co.uk
Web
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Phone
01737 645600
Fax
01737 649826
Address
c/o: Select Music
3 Wells Place
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 3SL
Notes
Q.V. SELECT MUSIC

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Merchant of Venice: Opera in Three Acts with an Epilogue After William Shakespeare, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av76896 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)