Giulio Cesare

David McVicars production of Giulio Cesare manages to combine serious insight with entertainment bringing Handels masterpiece to life in a powerful convincing and highly intelligent way ln every line of the complex narrative the subtle nuances are apparent reflecting perfectly the transparent and exquisite nature of Handels musical expression Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound the outstanding singing of the allstar cast led superbly by Sarah Connolly and the vivid playing of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under the energising baton of William Christie reveal the colour and dramatic character of Handels music in a most delightful manner