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Bryn Terfel, Jessye Norman, Min Tanaka, Philip Langridge, Seiji Ozawa

Produced, directed and designed by Julie Taymor, this film rendition of Stravinsky's opera-oratorio stars Jessye Norman, Bryn Terfel and Philip Langridge. Visually gripping and filled with corruption,... read more read more... murder and heartbreak, the production features English tenor Langridge in the title role, with Norman as the commanding Jocasta and Terfel as Creon. The Saito Kinen Orchestra provides accompaniment under the baton of maestro Seiji Ozawa.

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Unrated, 57 min.

Directed by: Julie Taymor

Release Date: January 1, 1993

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DVD Release Date: June 14, 2005

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  • September 12, 2007
    This is the most beautiful opera I have ever seen. The costumes are brilliant, the music is superb, and the direction of the entire opera is perfection.

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