Alceste

Synopsis

Performed on the occasion of the official reopening of the Anna Amalia Library in Weimar in 2007, the sparing production of Anton Schweitzer’s Alceste (1773) by Hendrik Müller concentrates on the chamber-like interplay of the four lead roles. Alceste’s demanding, coloratura-filled parts are mastered with grace and seemingly effortless ease by all singers. In the lead role as the wife who sacrifices herself to save her beloved husband, Simone Schneider combines delicacy with dazzling technique, and harmonizes superbly with internationally acclaimed Cyndia Sieden as Parthenia.

Additional Info

• No: A05016933
• Composer: Anton Schweitzer
• Conductor: Michael Hofstetter
• Orchestra: Concerto Köln / Chorus: KAMMERCHOR MICHAELSTEIN
• Artists: Simone Schneider, Cyndia Sieden, Christoph Genz, Josef Wagner
• Production year: 2008
• Run time: 02:37:00
• Director: Dieter Schneider / Hendrik Mueller
• Producers: Unitel
• Format: HDTV