Amilcare Ponchielli: La Gioconda | Legendary Performances | Arthaus Musik Blu-ray

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Product Features

• Title: La Gioconda (Legendary Performances)
• Composer: Amilcare Ponchielli
• Performers:Conductor: Adam Fischer
  • Plácido Domingo as Enzo Grimaldo
  • Eva Marton as La Gioconda
  • Matteo Manuguerra as Barnaba
  • Ludmila Semtschuk as Laura Adorno
  • Kurt Rydl as Alvise Badoero
  • Margarita Lilova as La Cieca
• Stage Director: Filippo Sanjust
• Orchestra and Chorus: Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)
• Choreography: Gerlinde Dill
• Production: ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation)
• Location: Vienna State Opera, 1986
• Format: Blu-ray Disc, Single Layer, 25 GB
• Resolution: 1080i High Definition (Upscale)
• Audio: PCM Stereo
• Subtitles: Italian, English, German, French, Spanish
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Region: Worldwide
• Running Time: 169 minutes
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Release Year: 2015
• Made in Austria

Overview

This Blu-ray release presents a legendary 1986 performance of Amilcare Ponchielli's opera La Gioconda from the Vienna State Opera, featuring a stellar cast led by Plácido Domingo and Eva Marton. Under the baton of Adam Fischer, this production captures the dramatic intensity and lyrical beauty of Ponchielli's music, which is complemented by the poetic quality of Arrigo Boito's libretto. The stage direction by Filippo Sanjust and the evocative choreography by Gerlinde Dill further enhance the visual and emotional impact of this opera.

Ponchielli's La Gioconda stands as his most successful work, with this performance from the Vienna State Opera being a testament to its enduring appeal. The opera, which tells a tale of love, jealousy, and sacrifice, is set against the backdrop of Venice and is filled with memorable arias and powerful choruses. This production, captured in high-definition, brings the grandeur of the Vienna State Opera into your home, offering an unforgettable viewing experience for opera enthusiasts.

Interesting Facts

• La Gioconda was first performed in 1876 and quickly became a staple of the operatic repertoire, known for its dramatic intensity and the famous "Dance of the Hours" ballet.
• The 1986 performance featured in this Blu-ray is one of the most celebrated interpretations of the opera, with Plácido Domingo's portrayal of Enzo Grimaldo being particularly praised for its emotional depth and vocal power.
• Filippo Sanjust, who was responsible for both the production and set design, was a renowned Italian stage director known for his detailed and historically informed productions.
• The opera is based on Victor Hugo's play Angelo, Tyrant of Padua and is noted for its complex characters and intricate plot.
• This performance marks a high point in the careers of the featured artists, with Eva Marton's powerful portrayal of the title role being a standout moment in her illustrious career.

Publishers

• Arthaus Musik GmbH

Amilcare Ponchielli's only operatic work "La Gioconda" made him a major figure in Italy. It was not just the title that made it such a success. "La Gioconda" is the Italian term for the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting that is better known to the English-speaking world as "Mona Lisa". It is rather the music and the poetic quality of Arrigo Boito's score. The production featured here was taken from a 1986 performance of the Vienna State Opera. Filippo Sanjust was responsible for production and set, Gerlinde Dill was in charge of choreography, whilst Adam Fischer conducted both choir and orchestra of the Vienna State Opera. Internationally renowned stars Eva Marton and Plácido Domingo, who play the leading roles in the performance, ensure an unforgettable operatic experience.

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