Saul og David (Saul and David), FS 25

Composer: Nielsen, Carl

Librettist/Text Author: Christiansen, Einar

Conductor: Schonwandt, Michael

Orchestra: Royal Danish Orchestra

Chorus: Royal Danish Opera Chorus

Chorus Master: Schreiber, Casper

A young girl: Bruun, Pernille

Abishai: Schreiber, Signe Sneh

Abner: Olberg, Leif Jone

David: Riis, Niels Jorgen

Guard: Kramp, Morten

Jonathan: Kristensen, Michael

Mikal: Petersen, Ann

Samuel: Staugaard, Morten

Saul: Reuter, Johan

The Witch of Endor: Resmark, Susanne

Set Designer: Hopkins, Robert Innes

Costume Designer: Hopkins, Robert Innes

Lighting Designer: Cunningham, Davy

Choreographer: Lund, Rebekka

Stage Director: Pountney, David

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Venue: Operaen, Copenhagen

Playing Time: 02:12:16

Catalogue Number: 2.110412

UPC: 747313541256

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The video presents a spectacular new production of Carl Nielsen dramatic debut opera, Saul and David from 1901 - a production marking the Royal Danish Theatre's celebration of the composer's 150th anniversary in 2015. The story of King Saul, bitterly jealous of young David, who won the favour of the people by defeating the giant Goliath, is stage in a highly original fashion by acclaimed English director and Nielsen enthusiast David Pountney, who updates the Biblical story to our own time, lending it psychological and political undertones. The performance is conducted by Nielsen expert Michael Schonwandt and presents an array of Denmark's leading singers with Johan Reuter in the demanding title role.