The Fairy Queen DVD 2009

Jonathan Kent's spectacular production of Purcell's huge semi-opera is joyous, imaginative and witty Glyndebourne, with its intimate auditorium, provides the perfect setting for a drama which is partly spoken and partly sung. Based on an adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Nights Dream, the story is lavished with a brilliance that justifies this productions acclaim. Paul Brown's inventive designs, Kim Brandstrup's exquisite choreography, an excellent cast of actors and singers and outstanding playing by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under William Christie combine to make a seamless theatrical experience, here recorded in High Definition and true surround sound.

Composer Henry Purcell

Director Jonathan Kent

Conductor William Christie

Cast Lucy Crowe, Carolyn Sampson, Ed Lyon, Andrew Foster-Williams, Sally Dexter, Joseph Millson, Desmond Barrit

The Glyndebourne Chorus

Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment

Run Time: 3 hours 50 minutes

Language: English

Available in DVD and Blu-ray format