Jean-Marie Villegier's modern interpretation of Handel's "Rodelinda" – filmed live at the world-renowned Glyndebourne Opera House in the United Kingdom, sets the timeless tale of jealousy and treachery in the black-and-white world of the silent-movie era. Soprano Anna Caterina Antonacci sings the title role of Rodelinda, with tenor Kurt Streit and bass Umberto Chiummo performing the parts of Grimoaldo and Garibaldo, respectively.
Released: Jun 30, 1998
Runtime: 204 minutes
Stars: Anna Caterina Antonacci, Louise Winter, Andreas Scholl, Umberto Chiummo, Artur Stefanowicz, Kurt Streit
Crew: Jean-Marie Villégier (Director), Georg Friedrich Händel (Original Music Composer), Pierre Corneille (Original Story), Humphrey Burton (Director), Nicola Francesco Haym (Writer), Antonio Salvi (Writer)