Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11125 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-09-28
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
• Formats: Colour, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 206 minutes

Customer Reviews

simply stunning
I haven't ever written a review for Amazon before, but after watching this DVD I had to write a few words to let everyone know how amazing it is. Sting and Trudie are absolutely brilliant, and the performances from Simon Keenlyside and Rebecca Evans are of the highest calibre. The story is full of happiness and sorrow, and I defy you to get to the end without a tear in your eye! Apparently it's being sold to help support the Royal Opera House Education department so profits are going to a great cause too.

BRILLIANT
Exquisite - Moving - Beautiful

A wonderful DVD, the music is beautiful, the artists brilliant - the whole package should not be missed.

This is one DVD that I will be compelled to watch over and over again. The story of the Schumanns is beautiful yet tragic, the music and letters flow so well, it is a great production. A thoroughly brilliant composition, everybody that watches it will have tears in their eyes, it is so moving. I could not leave the room whilst this was playing, I was so captured by the whole story.

Whether you are into classical music or not this is a DVD that should be watched, I think people of all ages would enjoy the emotional story. My twelve year old found it interesting and moving as she did not know the tragic story. I am sure we will watch it again as a family very soon. I now know what to buy people for Christmas!

Better than nothing !
Not being able to see the performance this is second best but so enjoyable . And possible to see again and again . A good way to connect with different arts .