Semele(2007)
Semele Synopsis
Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in January, 2007.
Semele (2007) is a music film directed by Robert Carsen, released on November 3, 2007 with a runtime of 2h 35m. It stars Cecilia Bartoli, Charles Workman, Birgit Remmert and Liliana Nikiteanu. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Carsen
- Writers:
- William Congreve
- Production:
- Decca
- Status:
- Released
Semele Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cecilia Bartoli
as Semele
Charles Workman
as Jupiter
- Birgit Remmert
Birgit Remmert
as Juno
- Liliana Nikiteanu
Liliana Nikiteanu
as Ino
- Anton Charinger
Anton Charinger
as Cadmus
Isabel Rey
as Iris
- William Christie
William Christie
as Conductor
Thomas Allen
as Athamas
Key crew
Directed by Robert Carsen, written by William Congreve.
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Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Semele – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Semele?
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The main cast of Semele (2007) includes Cecilia Bartoli, Charles Workman, Birgit Remmert, Liliana Nikiteanu and Anton Charinger. The film was directed by Robert Carsen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Semele released?
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Semele was released on November 3, 2007 and runs for 2h 35m.
Is Semele worth watching?
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Semele (2007) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.