Castor & Pollux
Apr 05, 2011
2h 35m
Castor et Pollux (2008) Nederlandse Opera. Rameau / French
Recorded at the Musiektheater, Amsterdam on 21 & 25 January 2008. Performed by De Nederlandse Opera, composer Jean-Philippe Rameau's renowned tragedy "Castor et Pollux" tells the myth-based story of the selfless love between two brothers: Castor, who is mortal, and the immortal Pollux. When Castor dies trying to prevent the kidnapping of the woman he loves, Pollux decides to become mortal and replace his brother in the Underworld. Finnur Bjarnason, Henk Neven and Anna Maria Panzarella star.
Cast
Cléone/ A follower of Hébé / A blessed spirit, Cléone / Une suivante d'Hébé / Une ombre heureuse
