Overview
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.
Production
Opus Arte · Rossini Opera Festival
Cast & Characters
Michael Spyres
Baldassare
Ewa Podleś
Ciro
Jessica Pratt
Amira
Carmen Romeu
Argene
Mirco Palazzi
Zambri
Robert McPherson
Arbace
Raffaele Costantin
Daniello
Will Crutchfield
Conductor
Directors & Crew
Davide Livermore
Director
Francesco Aventi
Writer
