JONATHAN DOVE

 

The Adventures of Pinocchio

 

Pinocchio......Victoria Simmonds

Geppetto......Jonathan Summers

The Blue Fairy......Mary Plazas

Cricket/Parrot......Rebecca Bottone

Puppeteer/Ape-Judge/Ringmaster......Graeme Broadbent

Lampwick......Allan Clayton

Cat......Mark Wilde

Fox/Coachman......James Laing

Pigeon/Snail......Carole Wilson

 

The Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North / David Parry

 

Stage Director - Martin Duncan

 

Bonus material:

Illustrated synopsis & cast gallery

Interviews with…

The Composer

The Librettist

The Stage Director

The Musical Director

 

Recorded live at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, on 29th February & 1st March 2008.

 

Opera North’s enchanting staging of The Adventures of Pinocchio, Jonathan Dove’s 21st opera, is a wittily inventive feast for the eyes and ears. A full-length, through-composed grand opera with 29 characters, a sizeable chorus and a profound symphonic score, it is overflowing with visual delights, and children will love it! A sublime achievement by Martin Duncan and team, this production shines a bright new light on Collodi’s dream-like original story, full of charm, darkness and magic. The superb ensemble stars Victoria Simmonds in the title role, and the orchestra and chorus respond splendidly under David Parry’s vibrant baton. Mastered from the High Definition video recording and in true surround sound, this is a wonderful chance for children and adults to relive an exhilarating theatre experience at home.

 

‘What an inspired and exciting opera this is. Gorgeous characters, a busy story rich in incident and an exhilarating mix of music. Delight follows delight.’ The Stage

 

Running time: 213 mins

Region code: All regions

Picture format: 16:9 Anamorphic

Sound format: 2.0 PCM Stereo / 5.1 DTS Surround

Menu language: EN Subtitles EN/FR/DE/ES/IT

 

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