Title: Ariane Et Barbe-Bleue

Format: DVD

Label: BBC / Opus Arte

Genre: Classical Composers, Music Video (Concert/Performance)

UPC: 809478010982

Release Date: 2013

Ariane et Barbe-bleue makes it's premiere on DVD. Dukas's opera sees free spirit Ariane become the 6th wife of the infamous Barbe-bleue, who gives his new bride seven keys to seven doors, but prohibits the use of the last. Ariane discovers an array of glittering jewels behind the first six doors, but a terrifying reality awaits her as she unlocks the seventh. Jose van Dam is cast as the villainous Barbe-bleue, while taking on the demanding role of Ariane is American soprano Jeanne-Michele Charbonnet.