Pinocchio [videorecording] / music, Jonathan Dove ; libretto, Alasdair Middleton , based on the novel by Carlo Collodi. ; Opera North and Opus Arte present.
Victoria Simmonds (Pinocchio) ; Jonathan Summers (Geppetto) ; Mary Plazas (the Blue Fairy) ; Rebecca Bottone (Cricket/Parrot) ; Graeme Broadbent (Puppeteer/Ape-Judge/ringmaster/Big Green Fisherman) ; Allan Clayton (Lampwick) ; Mark Wilde (Cat) ; James Laing (Fox/Coachman) ; Carole Wilson (Pigeon/Snail) ; Opera North Chorus and Orchestra ; David Parry, conductor. Recorded in performance Feb. 29 and Mar. 1, 2008, Sadler's Wells Theatre, London. "World premiere recording"--Container. Extra features: synopsis, cast gallery, Thoughts on Pinocchio (interviews with the composer, the librettist, the stage director and the musical director). Program notes and synopsis in English, German and French (26 p. : col. ill.) included. Opus Arte: OA 1005 D.
Summary:
"Opera North's enchanting staging of The adventures of Pinocchio, Jonathan Dove's 21st opera, is a wittily inventive feast for the eyes and ears"--Container.
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