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Meyerbeer : Robert le Diable
Robert le Diable, Meyerbeer’s dazzling masterpiece, comes vividly to life in Laurent Pelly’s spectacular staging.
A true sensation throughout the nineteenth century, Robert le Diable was one of the most frequently performed operas of its time before gradually disappearing from the stage. In this Royal Opera House production, Laurent Pelly restores the full theatrical power of Giacomo Meyerbeer’s masterpiece, combining grand spectacle, fantasy and moral allegory in a staging that is both inventive and richly imaginative.
Driven by a score of extraordinary richness, the work embodies everything that defines French grand opera: virtuosic arias, dramatic ensembles, resounding choruses and the celebrated Ballet of the Nuns, one of the most iconic scenes in operatic history.
Acclaimed for his portrayal of Aeneas in Les Troyens, Bryan Hymel takes on the tormented title role alongside Patrizia Ciofi, John Relyea and Marina Poplavskaya. Under the baton of Daniel Oren, the Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House bring this spectacular lyric fresco vividly to life, showcasing the full dramatic genius of Meyerbeer.
Meyerbeer : Robert le Diable [DVD & Blu-ray]
“To revive this jewel of grand opera is already an event; to witness it performed so well is a luxury that should not be passed up” — FANFARE
“Bryan Hymel impresses in the title role, while Patrizia Ciofi takes vocal honours with impeccable coloratura […] a production warmly recommended” — FANFARE
“The singers excel: Bryan Hymel is a pillar of strength in a role packed with high notes, John Relyea is a vocally solid Bertram, and the Royal Opera Chorus shines” — OPERA NEWS
“An elaborate, all-out interpretation conducted with flair by Daniel Oren […] a superb ensemble of powerful vocalists in a performance that does justice to Meyerbeer’s masterpiece” — FULVUE DRIVE-IN
“Laurent Pelly’s production is both inventive and spectacular […] Bryan Hymel leads a first-rate cast, with Daniel Oren conducting a remarkable orchestra” — DAVID’S REVIEW CORNER
HD recording : Royal Opera House | 12/2012
TV direction : Sue Judd
Release date : 01 June 2013
Distribution : Naxos Distribution
2 DVD
Reference : OA1106D
Barcode : 809478011064
Running time : 122 min.
Subtitles : FR / ENG / GER / JAP / KOR
Image : Color, 16/9, NTSC
Sound : PCM 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Region code : 0
1 BLU-RAY
Reference : OABD7121D
Barcode : 809478071211
Running time : 122 min.
Subtitles : FR / ENG / GER / JAP / KOR
Image : Color, 16/9, Full HD
Sound : PCM 2.0, DTS HD Master audio 5.1
Region code : A, B, C
Founded as a production company by Hans Petri in 1999, Opus Arte released its first DVD in 2001. From the outset, the label has been releasing recordings from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, one of the closest and longest-standing relationships they have had. So much so that in 2007 the ROH acquired Opus Arte, which in turn became their in-house DVD label. In 2018 the label joined the Naxos family, although its continues to work very closely with the ROH and maintains its base of operations at the Royal Opera House in London.
Opus Arte now boasts a catalogue of over 800 programmes, including recordings in 4K, 3-D and Dolby ATMOS, and was one of the first labels to release high definition content on Blu-ray. They proudly associate with many of the world’s finest arts organisations, which aside from the Royal Opera House includes Glyndebourne, Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Teatro Real, Bayreuth, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
As of 2024, Naxos, Opus Arte and Bel Air Classiques have agreed to pull their resources together to further highlight their shared values of artistic excellence, innovation and transmission.
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