Description

Alcina - Staatsoper Stuttgart 1999 DVD

UPC: 807280230093

Product Features

Title: Alcina
Format: DVD
Label: Arthaus Musik
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Conductor: Alan Hacker
Stage Directors: Jossi Wieler and Sergio Morabito
Sets and Costumes: Anna Viebrock
Lighting Designer: Dieter Billino
Cast:Orchestra: Staatsorchester Stuttgart
- Alcina: Catherine Naglestad
- Ruggiero: Alice Coote
- Bradamante: Helene Schneiderman
- Morgana: Catriona Smith
- Oronte: Rolf Romei
- Melisso: Michael Ebbecke
- Oberto: Claudia Mahnke
- Astolfo: Heinz Gerger
Running Time: 159 minutes
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Subtitles: Italian (Original Language), English, German, French, Spanish
DVD Type: DVD9/NTSC
FSK Rating: 6
Produced by: SWR in co-operation with ARTE and EuroArts Entertainment

Overview

Experience the magic of George Frideric Handel's Alcina in this stunning 1999 production from the Staatsoper Stuttgart. Conducted by Alan Hacker and directed by the visionary duo Jossi Wieler and Sergio Morabito, this performance brings Handel's baroque masterpiece to life with a modern twist. Catherine Naglestad stars in the title role of Alcina, a powerful sorceress whose enchanting world begins to unravel as love and reality collide. With a stellar cast including Alice Coote as Ruggiero and Helene Schneiderman as Bradamante, this production is known for its striking sets and costumes by Anna Viebrock, which complement the emotional depth and musical richness of Handel's score.

Interesting Facts

Alcina is one of Handel's most beloved operas, known for its beautiful arias and complex characters. The opera was first performed in 1735 and is based on a story from Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem Orlando Furioso.
Catherine Naglestad, acclaimed for her powerful voice and dramatic interpretation, delivers a captivating performance as Alcina, a role that demands both vocal and emotional intensity.
Alice Coote, who plays Ruggiero, is one of the world's leading mezzo-sopranos, known for her versatility and expressive singing.
The stage direction by Jossi Wieler and Sergio Morabito offers a contemporary take on the baroque opera, focusing on the psychological depth of the characters and the themes of love, power, and illusion.
The production was well-received for its innovative design by Anna Viebrock, which blends historical and modern elements, creating a visually arresting experience.

Publishers

Arthaus Musik - A leading producer and distributor of classical music, opera, and ballet recordings, Arthaus Musik is renowned for its commitment to bringing high-quality performances to audiences around the world.