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Libretto by Iacopo Cassetti based upon the Book of Judith
The Assyrian king Nebuchadrezzar sends an army against Israel to demand overdue tributes. Under the leadership of the general Holofernes, the Assyrians lay siege to the town of Bethulia and are about to conquer it. The young Jewish widow Judith goes to him to implore mercy. He falls in love with her and she indulges him. After a rich banquet and having drunk much wine, Holofernes falls asleep. Judith beheads him, flees the enemy camp, and returns victorious to Bethulia.
Manuela Custer | Paola Gardina | Teresa Iervolino | Giulia Semenzato | Francesca Ascioti | La Fenice Opera House Orchestra and Chorus
Musical Direction: Alessandro De Marchi ; Director: Elena Barbalich ; Sets: Massimo Checchetto ; Costumes: Tommaso Lagattolla
Italian
French
Production compagny : Oxymore
Coproduction compagny : Fondazione Teatro La Fenice, Mezzo, France Télévisions
Running Time : 1x165'
Production Year : 2015
Distribution compagny : Telmondis Distribution
Video Format : HDCAM