Twin Spirits on Blu-ray & DVD (2005)

Twin Spirits

2005

Overall rating: 2 out of 5

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Twin Spirits is a unique and intimate, live theatrical performance by a chamber ensemble of actors, singers and musicians, portraying the deep and ultimately tragic love between the composer Robert Schumann and his pianist wife Clara Wieck. In this intensely moving performance of words, song and music, the Schumanns' long separation, so formative an influence on their lives, is reflected in the division of the ensemble into male and female groups. Robert's letters to Clara are read by Sting and his songs sung by Simon Keenlyside, with accompaniments and instrumental music played by Iain Burnside and Sergej Krylov. Clara's letters to Robert are read by Trudie Styler and her songs sung by Rebecca Evans, with accompaniments and instrumental music played by Natalie Clein and Natasha Paremski. The narrator, Derek Jacobi, links together the letters and lyrics to complete the essential outline of the story. Conceived and directed by John Caird, Twin Spirits was first performed in June 2005 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London and has since been experienced only at private performances for charity by small audiences of all ages and interests, leaving them deeply touched and inspired.

Twin Spirits details

Formats:	Ex DVD, Blu-ray
Starring:	Sting, Trudie Styler, Derek Jacobi, Simon Keenlyside, Rebecca Evans
Director:	John Caird
Genre:	Music/Musical - Music - Rock/Pop
Studio:	Opus Arte

Name	Discs
Twin Spirits	Ex Feature
Twin Spirits - Bonus Features	Ex Bonus

DVD Information

Run time:	3 hours 26 minutes
Rental release:	01 Oct 2009
Main languages:	English

Name	Discs
Twin Spirits	Ex Feature

Blu-ray Information

Run time:	3 hours 26 minutes
Rental release:	Not available for rental
Main languages:	English

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Don't be put off by Sting/Styler

By a customer from Scotland , 29 Mar 2010

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Came to the story when a friend gave me Janice Galloway's biographical novel Clara which I really enjoyed & recommend. It was wonderful to hear the music interspersed with readings of the letters on the DVD. I'm not a fan of team Sting/Styler so at first I was distracted by their delivery. However as the story unfolded I have to say that they (esp she) did convey the tenderness of the story & Clara's fortitude. So this DVD has brought me to the music.
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Don't be put off by Sting/Styler

By a customer from Scotland , 29 Mar 2010

Came to the story when a friend gave me Janice Galloway's biographical novel Clara which I really enjoyed & recommend. It was wonderful to hear the music interspersed with readings of the letters on the DVD. I'm not a fan of team Sting/Styler so at first I was distracted by their delivery. However as the story unfolded I have to say that they (esp she) did convey the tenderness of the story & Clara's fortitude. So this DVD has brought me to the music.
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