The Biblical story of Belshazzar's hubristic arrogance, set against the valour of the young warrrior-leader Cyrus, provided the 20-year-old Rossini with a dramatic story enriched by West-Eastern implications which still speak to us today. For the title role of Cyrus, Rossini wrote what would be his longest-ever contralto role, to which the great Rossini singer Ewa Podles´ is both naturally attracted and ideally suited. She is partnered by two young stars of Rossini singing, Jessica Pratt and Michael Spyres, and a conductor-scholar, Will Crutchfield, of great experience and sympathy. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.
Ciro in Babilonia explores themes of opera. It is available to stream for free in HD on Ernax — no account required.
Genre: Music
Runtime: 165 min
Director: Davide Livermore
Writers: Francesco Aventi
Cast: Michael Spyres, Ewa Podleś, Jessica Pratt, Carmen Romeu, Mirco Palazzi, Robert McPherson, Raffaele Costantin, Will Crutchfield
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Italian
Themes: opera
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