Intergroove Classics introduces the first ever High Definition recording of Handel's Agrippina on your choice of a deluxe 2DVD set, or premiering on Blu-ray format! An exceptional audio-visual experience for lovers of oper... more »a!
Both the 2DVD & Blu-ray packages contain high quality mastered disk(s), together with a comprehensive booklet delivering detailed summaries of the plots from each individual act in English, French, Italian and German. Recorded in 64 multi-track surround sound, and compatible for Dolby 7.1, 5.1 and all other stereo formats!
Recorded live at the Saarbrücken State Theatre in 2008, this spectacular new production of the baroque masterpiece has received critical recognition, with reviewer Frank Herkommer of opernnetz.de commenting... Producer Peter Lund with his celebrated production of Agrippina demonstrates his love with detail, focused on directing the characters, with exuberant fantasy and creativity the Berlin director sparks brilliant Handel fireworks! He succeeds in unleashing an effervescent joy of playing, which puts an irresistible spell on the viewer...
Featuring a cast of renowned baroque specialists under the direction of Konrad Junghaenel, one of the leading conductors in the array of early music.« less