- Actors: Philip Langridge, Jessye Norman, Min Tanaka, Bryn Terfel, Harry Peeters
- Directors: Julie Taymor
- Writers: Jean Cocteau, Kazuko Matsuoka, Sophocles, e.e. cummings
- Producers: Daniel Anker, Laura Mitgang, Pat Jaffe
- Format: Classical, Color, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled
- Language: Japanese, Latin, English
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Philips
- Release Date: Mar 14 2006
- Run Time: 58 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00092ZAOK
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#8,889 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #2 in DVD > Musicals & Performing Arts > Opera > By Performer > Terfel, Bryn
- #2 in DVD > Musicals & Performing Arts > Classical > By Performer > Terfel, Bryn
- #2 in DVD > Musicals & Performing Arts > Classical > By Composer > Stravinsky, Igor
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5.0 out of 5 stars
It is all about how you tell the story,
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This review is from: Stravinsky;Igor Oedipus Rex (DVD)
This Stravinsky film is actually a 1992 made for TV film from one of only two live performances. You really have to like this sort of unique interpretation. So the rating is for those that do. Just do not expect Irene Papas "Elektra" (1962).Sung in Latin so one does not get hung-up on the words as it is the music and feel that they are trying to impress you with; this is not supposed to be a drama. The narrative portion which weaves in and out of the Opera-Oratorio in two acts spoken in Japanese as the live audience is Japanese. A unique compromise by Julie Taymor was to place the masks on the head instead of covering the face of the singers. Oedipus - Philip Langride Jocasta - Jessye Norman Creon - Bryn Terfel Oedipus Dancer - Min Tanaka Tokyo Opera Singers Shinyu-Kai Chorus Saito Kinen Festival Dancers Saito Kinen Orchestra Stage-Director - Julie Taymor Sculptures and masks by Julie Taymor Runtime: 58 min The DVD has the obligatory extras that turn out to give more depth to the performance. You will want to watch again after viewing the extras to see what you missed originally.
5.0 out of 5 stars
attn philips accountants; release this on dvd,
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This review is from: Oedipus Rex (VHS Tape)
with a plethora of very dull, paint by number james levine by the book operas on film this is an absolute must. it is daring, refreshingly original, startling, graphic and unforgettable.taymor has of course made a name for herself since but i still remember vividly the first time i saw this. if this is ever released again buy it immeidately. now, would the accountants at philips please act like you care an iota for the very people who buy your product and release this on dvd for longer than 5 minutes? or would you at least re release it on vhs. thank you have a nice day.
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Oedipus Rex--Julie Taymor,
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This review is from: Oedipus Rex (VHS Tape)
This production is of the highest quality possible, easily the finest realization of this work ever. Why, why, why is it out of print??? If ever there was an opera video worthy of re-issue, this is it.
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