Aida by Giuseppe Verdi – Companions Opera Stadium Production (DVD)

UPC: 4028951891290 

REGION 2 PAL DVD   
Label: Video Film Express / Companions Opera

!!! Condition of this DVD is USED VERY GOOD !!!

Overview

This breathtaking, large-scale production of Verdi’s Aida by Companions Opera captures the grandeur and intensity of ancient Egypt, set against a stunning outdoor backdrop at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland. Recorded live in June 2003, this immersive performance showcases powerful voices, opulent sets, and live animals, creating a sensory spectacle that has captivated over 200,000 attendees across Europe. Featuring a cast of renowned performers, including Ines Salazar and Keith Olsen, and the Sinfonieorchester Basel, Aida comes alive with Verdi's unforgettable score and dramatic storytelling.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, PAL, 16:9 widescreen
• Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Surround Sound
• Total Runtime: Approx. 153 minutes
• Language: Italian
• Subtitles: German, English, Italian, Spanish
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)

Cast and Production Team

• Aida: Ines Salazar
• Radamès: Keith Olsen
• Amneris: Hermine May
• Amonasro: Johannes von Duisburg
• Conductor: Marko Letonja
• Orchestra: Sinfonieorchester Basel
• Chorus: Aida-Chor des Basler Theater & Musik Konvent
• Chorus Director: Walter Riethmann

Special Features

• Behind-the-Scenes: Exclusive making-of footage that delves into the staging, set design, and technical challenges of this massive outdoor production.
• Photo Gallery: A curated collection of high-resolution stills showcasing the opera’s iconic moments and grand settings.
• Languages: Menu available in multiple languages, with subtitles in German, English, Italian, and Spanish.

Interesting Facts

• World Premiere: This production of Aida premiered at Arena AufSchalke in Germany in 2001 and continued to awe audiences at Stade de France in Paris before reaching Basel.
• A Cast of Thousands: Over 1,000 performers, along with circus animals, enhanced the realism and scale of ancient Egypt, making this one of the most elaborate productions of Aida to date.
• Surround Sound Experience: The DVD’s DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio allow viewers to fully experience the richness of Verdi’s score, making home viewers feel as though they are part of the live audience.

Publisher

Distributed by: ICESTORM Entertainment GmbH

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