Thais DVD

NOTE: This title is a DVD Video

Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS surround
\r\n Video format: NTSC Colour, Picture 4:3
\r\n Region Code: 0 (No regional coding - playable in all regions)
\r\n Subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
\r\n Notes and synopsis: English, French, Italian, German
\r\n Running time: 137 minutes (DVD9)

Jules Massenet (1842-1912)

Thais

Opera in Three Acts and Seven Scenes

Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro La Fenice di Venezia
\r\n Marcello Viotti, conductor

Recorded live, Venice 2002

Thais - Eva Mei
\r\n Athanael - Michele Pertusi
\r\n Nicias - William Joyner
\r\n Palemon - Christophe Fel
\r\n Crobyle - Christine Buffle
\r\n Myrtale - Elodie Mechain
\r\n Albine - Tiziana Carraro
\r\n La Charmeuse - Anna Smiech
\r\n Servant - Enrico Masiero

After the CD recording of Thais, which marked the beginning \r\n of Dynamic’s collaboration with Venice’s prestigious Teatro La Fenice, \r\n here is now the DVD version of this enthralling opera, by the captivating music \r\n and dramatic development.

The title role, in this excellent production, is sung by an \r\n Eva Mei in great vocal form, who gives an interpretation of extraordinary depth. \r\n Beside her, the famous bass-baritone Michele Pertusi, as Athanael, shows once \r\n again his unquestionable style. On the podium is Marcello Viotti, music director \r\n of the Venetian theatre.

The story of the conversion of the beautiful courtesan, and \r\n the clash between spirituality and sensuality have been portrayed brilliantly \r\n by Pier Luigi Pizzi, one of today’s most talented opera directors. The \r\n visual quality of this production is indeed one of its strong points, and the \r\n DVD recording will not fail to fascinate the viewer.

French, English, Italian, German and Spanish subtitles.