Alberto Franchetti - Germania - Deutsche Oper Berlin DVD

UPC: 811691018027

Product Features

• Format: DVD-9, NTSC, Color, 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• Audio Options: 2.0 Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Subtitles: German, English, French, Italian
• Menu Languages: German, English, French
• Running Time: 140 minutes
• Publisher: Deutsche Oper Berlin, Phoenix Music Media GmbH
• Production Date: Deutsche Oper Berlin, in collaboration with RBB and Phoenix Music Media

Overview

This world premiere recording of Alberto Franchetti's Germania by the Deutsche Oper Berlin is a captivating revival of an opera rarely performed in modern times. Originally composed in 1902, Germania is a dramma lirico that tells a story of patriotism, love, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars in early 19th-century Germany. With a libretto by Luigi Illica, known for his work on Tosca and Madama Butterfly, the opera combines Franchetti's powerful melodies with a stirring narrative.

Conducted by Renato Palumbo and directed by Kirsten Harms, this production features an exceptional cast, including Carlo Ventre, Lise Lindstrom, Bruno Caproni, Markus Brück, and Jacquelyn Wagner. The Chor und Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin deliver a rich and nuanced performance, immersing the audience in Franchetti’s intense and expressive score.

Interesting Facts

• Alberto Franchetti’s Forgotten Masterpiece: Although Franchetti was celebrated in his time, Germania gradually fell out of the operatic repertoire, making this recording a rare and significant revival.
• Historical Setting and Themes: Set during the Napoleonic era, Germania explores themes of nationalism and sacrifice, mirroring the revolutionary spirit and conflicts of its time.
• Scenic and Costume Design: Bernd Damovsky’s sets and Gabriele Jaenecke’s costumes bring historical authenticity to the production, enhancing the drama’s emotional depth and sense of place.
• Librettist Luigi Illica: Known for his libretti for Puccini’s Tosca, La Bohème, and Madama Butterfly, Illica’s collaboration with Franchetti adds literary weight to the opera's patriotic themes.

Cast and Crew

• Conductor: Renato Palumbo
• Director: Kirsten Harms
• Stage and Set Design: Bernd Damovsky
• Costume Design: Gabriele Jaenecke
• Starring: Carlo Ventre, Lise Lindstrom, Bruno Caproni, Markus Brück, Jacquelyn Wagner
• Choir Master: Ulrich Paetzholdt

Publishers

Deutsche Oper Berlin, Phoenix Music Media GmbH

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