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Gay: The Beggar's Opera
Robert Burt (Mr. Peachum); Beverley Klein (Diana Trapes / Mrs. Peachum); Kate Batter (Polly Peachum); Benjamin Purkiss (Macheath); Kraig Thornber (Lockit); Olivia Brereton (Lucy Lockit); Emma Kate Nelson (Jenny Diver); Sean Lopeman (Filch / Manuel)
Written by John Gay in 1728, The Beggar's Opera is widely considered to be the first musical comedy, and one that pre-empted by about 300 years the current vogue for “ jukebox “ productions, which create a plot to fit around hit songs. Gay took some of the best-known tunes of his day, both classical and popular, and worked them into a savagely satirical tale set amongst London's thieves, pimps and prostitutes.
Wildly popular from its first performance, The Beggar's Opera has been the basis for numerous stage, musical and cinematic adaptations ever since. It explores a cynical world where capitalist greed, crime and social inequality are the norm. Robert Carsen’s new take on this classic is indeed “A brilliant tour de force between baroque and modernity” (Libération).
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 29/03/2024
Sound Formats: LPCM 2.0 & DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OA1328D
BLU-RAY
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 29/03/2024
Sound Formats: LPCM 2.0 & DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OABD7283D
Conductor(s):
William Christie
William Christie
Orchestra(s):
Les Arts Florissants
Les Arts Florissants
Artist(s):
Robert Burt; Beverley Klein; Kate Batter; Benjamin Purkiss; Kraig Thornber; Olivia Brereton; Emma Kate Nelson; Sean Lopeman; Les Arts Florissants; William Christie
Robert Burt; Beverley Klein; Kate Batter; Benjamin Purkiss; Kraig Thornber; Olivia Brereton; Emma Kate Nelson; Sean Lopeman; Les Arts Florissants; William Christie
"Whether Gay needed an overhaul is one question. Another is whether the new script’s breathless speed gels with the Baroque musical manners of William Christie and Les Arts Florissants. The answer is a pleasant ‘mais oui’...If the style appeals, here is a Beggar’s Opera for fans of acting rather than singing." (Opera)
"As in every comedy, timing is everything, and the team excelled in this respect. Rhythm was as good as one could want. Time flew by with cracking energy. It was neither hectic nor sloppy.
There was a palpable sense of enjoyment, which was contagious. Choreography was superb. Pony-tailed and hip-hop dressed William Christie and his superlative team provided alert rhythmic support. Everything just kept moving.
It may not be opera per se but, as Polly, Lucy, Jenny, Macheath, Mr and Mrs Peachum and their accomplices would say, it is f***ing good entertainment." (Seen and Heard International)
"... a witty satirically topical evening.
The small orchestra from Les Arts Florissants was sensational and spirited, seemingly improvising on the tunes with some lovely solos from the recorder and oboe." (Bachtrack ★★★★)
"... a high-energy show which remains true to John Gay’s original satire." (theoperacritic.com)
"A brilliant tour de force between baroque and modernity
" (Libération)
"Benjamin Purkiss makes a riveting Macheath… Matching is versatility is Olivia Brereton… As Jenny, the ex-lover who betrays Macheath, Emma Kate Nelson combines sultry embodiment with slick vocalism.
PERFORMANCE 4*, RECORDING 5* " (BBC Music Magazine ★★★★)
"As in every comedy, timing is everything, and the team excelled in this respect. Rhythm was as good as one could want. Time flew by with cracking energy. It was neither hectic nor sloppy.
There was a palpable sense of enjoyment, which was contagious. Choreography was superb. Pony-tailed and hip-hop dressed William Christie and his superlative team provided alert rhythmic support. Everything just kept moving.
It may not be opera per se but, as Polly, Lucy, Jenny, Macheath, Mr and Mrs Peachum and their accomplices would say, it is f***ing good entertainment." (Seen and Heard International)
"... a witty satirically topical evening.
The small orchestra from Les Arts Florissants was sensational and spirited, seemingly improvising on the tunes with some lovely solos from the recorder and oboe." (Bachtrack ★★★★)
"... a high-energy show which remains true to John Gay’s original satire." (theoperacritic.com)
"A brilliant tour de force between baroque and modernity
" (Libération)
"Benjamin Purkiss makes a riveting Macheath… Matching is versatility is Olivia Brereton… As Jenny, the ex-lover who betrays Macheath, Emma Kate Nelson combines sultry embodiment with slick vocalism.
PERFORMANCE 4*, RECORDING 5* " (BBC Music Magazine ★★★★)
Robert Burt (Mr. Peachum); Beverley Klein (Diana Trapes / Mrs. Peachum); Kate Batter (Polly Peachum); Benjamin Purkiss (Macheath); Kraig Thornber (Lockit); Olivia Brereton (Lucy Lockit); Emma Kate Nelson (Jenny Diver); Sean Lopeman (Filch / Manuel)
Written by John Gay in 1728, The Beggar's Opera is widely considered to be the first musical comedy, and one that pre-empted by about 300 years the current vogue for “ jukebox “ productions, which create a plot to fit around hit songs. Gay took some of the best-known tunes of his day, both classical and popular, and worked them into a savagely satirical tale set amongst London's thieves, pimps and prostitutes.
Wildly popular from its first performance, The Beggar's Opera has been the basis for numerous stage, musical and cinematic adaptations ever since. It explores a cynical world where capitalist greed, crime and social inequality are the norm. Robert Carsen’s new take on this classic is indeed “A brilliant tour de force between baroque and modernity” (Libération).
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 29/03/2024
Sound Formats: LPCM 2.0 & DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OA1328D
BLU-RAY
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 29/03/2024
Sound Formats: LPCM 2.0 & DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OABD7283D
Conductor(s):
William Christie
William Christie
Orchestra(s):
Les Arts Florissants
Les Arts Florissants
Artist(s):
Robert Burt; Beverley Klein; Kate Batter; Benjamin Purkiss; Kraig Thornber; Olivia Brereton; Emma Kate Nelson; Sean Lopeman; Les Arts Florissants; William Christie
Robert Burt; Beverley Klein; Kate Batter; Benjamin Purkiss; Kraig Thornber; Olivia Brereton; Emma Kate Nelson; Sean Lopeman; Les Arts Florissants; William Christie
"Whether Gay needed an overhaul is one question. Another is whether the new script’s breathless speed gels with the Baroque musical manners of William Christie and Les Arts Florissants. The answer is a pleasant ‘mais oui’...If the style appeals, here is a Beggar’s Opera for fans of acting rather than singing." (Opera)
"As in every comedy, timing is everything, and the team excelled in this respect. Rhythm was as good as one could want. Time flew by with cracking energy. It was neither hectic nor sloppy.
There was a palpable sense of enjoyment, which was contagious. Choreography was superb. Pony-tailed and hip-hop dressed William Christie and his superlative team provided alert rhythmic support. Everything just kept moving.
It may not be opera per se but, as Polly, Lucy, Jenny, Macheath, Mr and Mrs Peachum and their accomplices would say, it is f***ing good entertainment." (Seen and Heard International)
"... a witty satirically topical evening.
The small orchestra from Les Arts Florissants was sensational and spirited, seemingly improvising on the tunes with some lovely solos from the recorder and oboe." (Bachtrack ★★★★)
"... a high-energy show which remains true to John Gay’s original satire." (theoperacritic.com)
"A brilliant tour de force between baroque and modernity
" (Libération)
"Benjamin Purkiss makes a riveting Macheath… Matching is versatility is Olivia Brereton… As Jenny, the ex-lover who betrays Macheath, Emma Kate Nelson combines sultry embodiment with slick vocalism.
PERFORMANCE 4*, RECORDING 5* " (BBC Music Magazine ★★★★)
"As in every comedy, timing is everything, and the team excelled in this respect. Rhythm was as good as one could want. Time flew by with cracking energy. It was neither hectic nor sloppy.
There was a palpable sense of enjoyment, which was contagious. Choreography was superb. Pony-tailed and hip-hop dressed William Christie and his superlative team provided alert rhythmic support. Everything just kept moving.
It may not be opera per se but, as Polly, Lucy, Jenny, Macheath, Mr and Mrs Peachum and their accomplices would say, it is f***ing good entertainment." (Seen and Heard International)
"... a witty satirically topical evening.
The small orchestra from Les Arts Florissants was sensational and spirited, seemingly improvising on the tunes with some lovely solos from the recorder and oboe." (Bachtrack ★★★★)
"... a high-energy show which remains true to John Gay’s original satire." (theoperacritic.com)
"A brilliant tour de force between baroque and modernity
" (Libération)
"Benjamin Purkiss makes a riveting Macheath… Matching is versatility is Olivia Brereton… As Jenny, the ex-lover who betrays Macheath, Emma Kate Nelson combines sultry embodiment with slick vocalism.
PERFORMANCE 4*, RECORDING 5* " (BBC Music Magazine ★★★★)
