Ciro in Babilonia 12 years old

The Biblical story of Belshazzar's hubristic arrogance, set against the valour of the young warrrior-leader Cyrus, provided the 20-year-old Rossini with a dramatic story enriched by West-Eastern implications which still speak to us today. For the title role of Cyrus, Rossini wrote what would be his longest-ever contralto role, to which the great Rossini singer Ewa Podles´ is both naturally attracted and ideally suited. She is partnered by two young stars of Rossini singing, Jessica Pratt and Michael Spyres, and a conductor-scholar, Will Crutchfield, of great experience and sympathy. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.

Credits

Ciro in Babilonia Cast

Name Character
Ewa Podleś She was 60, now 72 years old as Ciro

Ciro in Babilonia Crew

Name Department
Ciro in Babilonia poster
Ciro in Babilonia (12 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, July 19, 2012
  • Runtime: 165 minutes