Guistino — Video Excerpt
Video Excerpt | 5 min | 2022
Director: James Darrah
Music: George Frideric Handel
Orchestration & Adaptations: Shelley Washington
Performed by: Anna Schubert (Arianna), Marlaina Owens (Anastasio), Sharon Chohi Kim (La Fortuna), Amanda Lynn Bottoms (Leocasta), Luke Elmer (Giustino), Orson Van Gay (Vitaliano), Dante Mireles (Polidarte), Douglas Williams (Amanzio), Christopher Rountree (Conductor)
Lighting Design: Pablo Santiago, Michael Rathbun
Sound Design: Ben Maas
Associate Director: Raviv Ullman
Associate Production Design: Kate Campbell
Experience the essence of Handel's GIUSTINO like never before in Long Beach Opera's captivating cinematic opera production. Directed by the visionary James Darrah and conducted by Christopher Rountree, this contemporary masterpiece will transport you to the edge of the Mojave Desert, where power, betrayal, and unexpected alliances unfold.
With a diverse and talented cast, including Anna Schubert, Marlaina Owens, and Luke Elmer, this opera explores themes of gender, power, and identity, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the American desert. Composer and arranger Shelley Washington adds a modern twist to Handel's music, creating a unique blend of baroque and contemporary sounds.
The production's live-filmed scenes, set in a mysterious desert motel, create a surreal atmosphere that challenges classical music norms. In this thrilling 5-minute highlight reel, witness how this production breathes new life into a classic opera, offering fresh perspectives on its timeless themes.
Join us on this operatic journey and immerse yourself in the world of GIUSTINO, where fate, fortune, and unexpected twists await.