Ciro in Babilonia

The Biblical story of Belshazzars hubristic arrogance set against the valour of the young warrriorleader Cyrus provided the 20yearold Rossini with a dramatic story enriched by WestEastern implications which still speak to us today For the title role of Cyrus Rossini wrote what would be his longestever 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 conductorscholar Will Crutchfield of great experience and sympathy Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound