The rake's progress

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The story centers on the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell as he seeks his fortune in the big city. This production replaces Hogarth's London with 1950's Las Vegas.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971
Corporate Authors:	Théâtre royal de la Monnaie. Orchestre, Théâtre royal de la Monnaie. Chœurs, Opus Arte (Firm)
Other Authors:	Auden, W. H. (Wystan Hugh), 1907-1973 (Librettist), Kallman, Chester, 1921-1975 (Librettist), Lepage, Robert, 1957- (Director), Fillion, Carl, Ono, Kazushi (Conductor), Claycomb, Laura (Performer), Kennedy, Andrew, 1977- (Performer), Shimell, William (Performer), Young, Julianne (Performer), Pecková, Dagmar (Performer), Jeffery, Darren (Performer), Byrne, Donal J. (Performer), Torbey, Shadi (Performer)
Format:	DVD
Language:	English French German Spanish Italian Dutch
Published:	Heathfield, East Sussex : Opus Arte, ©2008.
Subjects:	Operas. Opera.

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Summary:	The story centers on the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell as he seeks his fortune in the big city. This production replaces Hogarth's London with 1950's Las Vegas.
Item Description:	Music by Igor Stravinsky; libretto by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallman after the cycle A rake's progress by William Hogarth. Accompanied by booklet (25 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.). Extra features on DVD include illustrated synopsis, cast gallery, interview with Robert Lepage, insight into rehearsals, costumes and make-up, storyboards.
Physical Description:	2 videodiscs (174 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD. All regions, DTS digital surround, 16/9 anamorphic, DVD9.
Production Credits:	Robert Lapage, stage director; Carl Fillion, set designer.