Adriana Lecouvreur – Teatro alla Scala (DVD)

UPC: 5029365818124

Product Features

• Title: Adriana Lecouvreur – Opera in 4 Acts
• Composer: Francesco Cilea (1866–1950)
• Performers:Orchestra & Chorus: Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro alla Scala
  • Adriana Lecouvreur: Mirella Freni
  • Maurizio, Count of Saxony: Peter Dvorsky
  • Prince of Bouillon: Ivo Vinco
  • Princess of Bouillon: Fiorenza Cossotto
  • Abbot of Chazeuil: Ernesto Gavazzi
  • Michonnet: Alessandro Cassis
  • Quinault: Giuseppe Riva
  • Poisson: Osvaldo Di Credico
  • Md. Jouvenot: Patrizia Dordi
  • Md. Dangeville: Sara Mingardo
• Conductor: Gianandrea Gavazzeni
• Picture Format: NTSC
• Sound Format: Dolby Stereo 2.0
• Subtitles: English
• Running Time: Approx. 153 minutes
• Licensed By: Opus Arte UK, distributed by Brilliant Classics
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)

Overview

Adriana Lecouvreur is Francesco Cilea's passionate opera, first performed in Milan in 1902, based on the real-life story of 18th-century actress Adriana Lecouvreur. The opera revolves around a dramatic love triangle filled with jealousy, rivalry, and tragic love, centering on the actress Adriana, who is in love with Maurizio, Count of Saxony, while competing for his affection with the powerful Princess of Bouillon.

This production, recorded live at the famed Teatro alla Scala, features a star-studded cast led by Mirella Freni as Adriana Lecouvreur and Peter Dvorsky as Maurizio. With stellar performances from Ivo Vinco and Fiorenza Cossotto, the opera is a dramatic tour de force brought to life under the baton of Gianandrea Gavazzeni. The orchestra and chorus of Teatro alla Scala perfectly complement the emotional depth of Cilea’s score, making this DVD a must-have for opera lovers.

Interesting Facts

• Adriana Lecouvreur is based on the true story of the famous French actress Adrienne Lecouvreur, who was a celebrated figure in 18th-century Paris.
• Mirella Freni, a celebrated Italian soprano, delivers one of her most memorable performances as the tragic Adriana.
• The opera features the popular aria "Io son l'umile ancella," sung by Adriana, which is often performed in recitals by leading sopranos.
• Conductor Gianandrea Gavazzeni, one of Italy’s foremost conductors, was known for his interpretations of Italian opera, particularly at Teatro alla Scala.
• The role of Princess of Bouillon, performed by Fiorenza Cossotto, is a vocally demanding role known for its fiery temperament and dramatic intensity.

Publishers

• Brilliant Classics (Licensed from Opus Arte UK)
• Rai Trade

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