Movie

The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare

“Live performance from the Metropolitan Opera, 27 April 2013.”

20134h 5m

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Director: Gary Halvorson
Release date: 2013-04-27
Runtime: 4h 5m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Metropolitan Opera

About The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare

The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare is a 2013 movie in the Music genre, directed by Gary Halvorson, starring David Daniels, Alice Coote and Natalie Dessay. It has a runtime of 4 hours 5 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

David McVicar’s inventive hit production of Handel’s most popular opera sets the story of Caesar’s conquest of Egypt—and of its queen, Cleopatra—in the era of British 19th-century imperialism while also including elements of Baroque theater and Bollywood movies. David Daniels in the title role and Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra lead the cast. Christophe Dumaux is Ptolemy, Cleopatra’s brother, and Alice Coote and Patricia Bardon star as Sesto and Cornelia, son and widow of Caesar’s opponent Pompey. Early music specialist Harry Bicket conducts and plays harpsichord continuo.

Cast

David Daniels

Giulio Cesare

Alice Coote

Sesto

Natalie Dessay

Cleopatra

Christophe Dumaux

Tolomeo

Patricia Bardon

Cornelia

Guido Loconsolo

Achilla

Rachid Ben Abdeslam

Nireno

John Moore

Curio

Themes & keywords

opera live performance

Frequently asked questions

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The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare has a runtime of 4 hours 5 minutes (245 minutes).

Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare stars David Daniels, Alice Coote, Natalie Dessay, Christophe Dumaux and Patricia Bardon.

When did The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare come out?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare is a 2013 movie directed by Gary Halvorson.

What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare is Music film.

Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Giulio Cesare was directed by Gary Halvorson.