Rossini: William Tell DVD (The Royal Opera)Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera, conducts Rossini's epic final masterpiece of French grand opera with an all star cast that includes Gerald Finley in the title role, alongside John Osborn, Malin Bystrm and Sofia Fomina. The story of the legendary Swiss patriot Guillaume Tell, determined to free Switzerland from rule, is told through magnificent arias, ensembles and choruses, atmospheric musical evocations of the Swiss landscape,

Captured here in High Definition video and surround sound

fairytale forests – have been deliciously heightened by Peter Farmer to the point of timelessness

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Region code: 0 (worldwide)

this guide offers rich insights into the world of dance

Additional choreography: Fredrick Ashton

This recording features burnt-in English Subtitles

Escamillo: Aris Argiris

her bright tones and precise articulation all one could desire

Thiago Soares & Christopher Saunders

Designers: Ciguë