Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Chamberland, Paul, 1939-
2. Hölderlin, Friedrich, 1770-1843.
3. King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.
4. McFadden, Claron
5. Makuuchi, Tomoko
6. Akker, Marion van den
7. Poulson, Lani
8. Daymond, Karl, 1965-
9. Morgan, Richard Lloyd
10. Kamp, Harry van der
11. Leysen, Johan
12. Harries, Kathryn
13. Mierau, Terence
14. Ottaway, James
15. Hens, Charles
16. Leeuw, Reinbert de, 1938-2020
17. Audi, Pierre
18. Bijnen, Bert
19. Kalman, Jean
20. Figus, Angelo
21. Duyns, Cherry
22. Asko Ensemble. prf
23. Schönberg-Ensemble. prf
24. Opus Arte (Firm)

Description

1. 2 videodiscs (260 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

1. Kopernikus: In this mystic tale, the central character Agni calls on historical and mythical figures: Lewis Carroll, Merlin, a witch, the Queen of the Night, a blind prophet, an old monk, Tristan, Isolde, Mozart, the Lord of the Waters, Kopernikus and his mother. Marco Polo: a series of tableaux about Marco Polo, some vocal, others instrumental, which meditate on inner treasures and human suffering.

Uniform title

1. Works. Selections

Alternative title

1. Works.

Subject

1. Chamberland, Paul, 1939- > Musical settings
2. Hölderlin, Friedrich, 1770-1843 > Musical settings
3. King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 > Musical settings
4. Vivier, Claude, 1948-1983
5. Polo, Marco, 1254-1323? > Drama
6. Operas

Contents

1. Disc 1: Kopernikus (63:56). Extra features: Claude Vivier, a documentary by Cherry Duyns (66:12) -- Disc 2: Introduction (13:55). Marco Polo. Glaubst du an die Unsterblichkeit der Seele? (opening fragment) (3:00) ; Prologue pour un Marco Polo (21:38) ; Shiraz (13:45) ; Lonely child (15:46) ; Zipangu (14:42) ; Wo bist du, Licht? (19:34) ; Glaubst du an die Unsterblichkeit der Seele? (8:04).

Call number

1. *LDV 566

Note

1. Opéra fleuve in two parts.
2. Libretto by Claude Vivier (Kopernikus); texts by Claude Vivier, Paul Chamberland, Friedrich Hölderlin, and Martin Luther King (Marco Polo).
3. Program notes in English, French, and German (20 p. : col. ports.) inserted in container.
4. Extra features: Introductions ; "Claude Vivier," a 60-minute documentary by Cherry Duyns ; interviews with Reinbert de Leeuw and others.

Credits (note)

1. Stage director, Pierre Audi ; revival directors, Pierre Audi and Bert Bijnen ; set and lighting design, Jean Kalman ; costume design, Angelo Figus.

Event (note)

1. Recorded live at the Gasholder Cultuurpark Westergasfabriek, Amsterdam, 2004.

System details (note)

1. DVD-9; soundtracks in DTS 5.1, LPCM stereo; aspect ratio 16:9.

Language (note)

1. Sung in various languages, with subtitles in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch.

Author

1. Vivier, Claude, 1948-1983.

Title

1. Rêves d'un Marco Polo [videorecording] / Claude Vivier ; Opus Arte production.

Imprint

1. Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex, U.K. : Opus Arte, 2006.

System details

1. DVD-9; soundtracks in DTS 5.1, LPCM stereo; aspect ratio 16:9.

Performer

1. In Kopernikus: Claron McFadden, coloratura soprano ; Tomoko Makuuchi, soprano ; Marion van den Akker, mezzo-soprano ; Lani Poulson, alto ; Karl Daymond, baryton martin ; Richard Lloyd Morgan, baritone ; Harry van der Kamp, basso profundo ; Johan Leysen, narrator ; Marijke van Kooten, violin ; Marieke Schut, oboe ; Ermo Hartsuijker, Hans Colbers, clarinet ; Harry Sparnaay, bass clarinet ; Henrik Jan Lindhout, trumpet ; Toon van Ulsen, trombone ; Peppie Wiersma, percussion. In Marco Polo: Susan Narucki, Claron McFadden, Tomok oMakuuchi, soprano ; Lani Poulson, José Scholte, Helena Rasker, alto ; Terence Mierau, John van Halteren, Charles Hens, tenor ; Richard Lloyd Morgan, James Ottaway, Harry van der Kamp, bass ; Johan Leysen, narrator ; Marc Couroux, piano ; Asko Ensemble ; Schönberg Ensemble ; Reinbert de Leeuw, conductor.

Credits

1. Stage director, Pierre Audi ; revival directors, Pierre Audi and Bert Bijnen ; set and lighting design, Jean Kalman ; costume design, Angelo Figus.

Event

1. Recorded live at the Gasholder Cultuurpark Westergasfabriek, Amsterdam, 2004.

Language

1. Sung in various languages, with subtitles in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch.

Added author

1. Chamberland, Paul, 1939-
2. Hölderlin, Friedrich, 1770-1843.
3. King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.
4. McFadden, Claron. Performer
5. Makuuchi, Tomoko. Performer
6. Akker, Marion van den. Performer
7. Poulson, Lani. Performer
8. Daymond, Karl, 1965- Performer
9. Morgan, Richard Lloyd. Performer
10. Kamp, Harry van der. Performer
11. Leysen, Johan. Narrator
12. Harries, Kathryn. Performer
13. Mierau, Terence. Performer
14. Ottaway, James. Performer
15. Hens, Charles. Performer
16. Leeuw, Reinbert de, 1938-2020, conductor.
17. Audi, Pierre. Director
18. Bijnen, Bert. Director
19. Kalman, Jean. Set designer
20. Kalman, Jean. Lighting designer
21. Figus, Angelo. Costume designer
22. Duyns, Cherry. Director
23. Vivier, Claude, 1948-1983. Kopernikus.
24. Vivier, Claude, 1948-1983. Glaubst du an die Unsterblichkeit der Seele.
25. Vivier, Claude, 1948-1983. Prologue pour un Marco Polo.
26. Vivier, Claude, 1948-1983. Shiraz.
27. Vivier, Claude, 1948-1983. Zipangu.
28. Vivier, Claude, 1948-1983. Wo bist du, Licht!
29. Asko Ensemble. Performer
30. Schönberg-Ensemble. Performer
31. Opus Arte (Firm)

Other standard identifier

1. 809478009436

Publisher no.

1. OA 0943 D Opus Arte

Research call number

1. *LDV 566 Notes on file.