The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche is a music film directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
What it’s about. A contemporary take on the 17th-century genre of the pastiche, this delightful Baroque fantasy brings together some of the greatest arias and ensembles by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau, Purcell, and other composers with a new English libretto by Jeremy Sams, inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The all-star cast is headed by David Daniels as Prospero, Joyce DiDonato as Sycorax, Danielle de Niese as Ariel, Luca Pisaroni as Caliban, and the legendary Plácido Domingo as Neptune. Early music specialist William Christie conducts this dazzling world-premiere production, designed and directed by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch.
Who’s in it. The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche stars Danielle de Niese as Ariel, Joyce DiDonato as Sycorax, David Daniels as Prospero and Luca Pisaroni as Caliban, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche (2012)?
- In US, The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche?
- The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche stars Danielle de Niese, Joyce DiDonato, David Daniels, Luca Pisaroni and Plácido Domingo.
- When was The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche released?
- The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche was released in 2012.