Description

Andrea Chénier - Teatro Comunale di Bologna DVD

UPC: 807280728798

Product Features

Title: Andrea Chénier
Format: DVD
Label: Arthaus Musik
Composer: Umberto Giordano
Libretto: Luigi Illica
Conductor: Carlo Rizzi
Stage Director, Set and Costume Designer: Giancarlo del Monaco
Cast:Orchestra and Chorus: Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- Andrea Chénier: José Cura
- Maddalena di Coigny: Maria Guleghina
- Carlo Gérard: Carlo Guelfi
- La mulatta Bersi: Annie Vavrille
- Madelon: Cinzia De Mola
- Roucher: Carlo Cigni
- Il romanziero: Armando Ariostini
- Fouquier-Tinville: Giuseppe Guidi
- Il sanculotto Mathieu: Mario Bellanova
- Un "Incredibile": Pierre Lefebvre
- L'Abate: Stefano Pisani
- Schmidt: Atfeh Ziyan
- Il Maestro di casa: Mauro Marchetto
- Dumas: Michele Castagnaro
Chorus Master: Marcel Seminara
Lighting Designer: Wolfgang von Zoubek
Choreographer: Astrid Ascarelli
Directed for TV and Video by: Paola Longobardo
Running Time: 123 minutes
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Picture Format: 16:9 anamorphic
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
DVD Type: DVD 9/NTSC
FSK Rating: 0
Produced by: Rai Tre and Rai Trade in cooperation with Arthaus Musik

Overview

Andrea Chénier is a powerful historical drama set during the French Revolution, composed by Umberto Giordano with a libretto by Luigi Illica. This live 2006 performance from the Teatro Comunale di Bologna stars the celebrated tenor José Cura in the title role, with Maria Guleghina as Maddalena di Coigny and Carlo Guelfi as Carlo Gérard. Conducted by Carlo Rizzi and directed by Giancarlo del Monaco, this production brings the intense drama and beautiful music of Giordano’s masterpiece to life, capturing the passion and tragedy of the French Revolution through its unforgettable characters and stirring arias.

Interesting Facts

Andrea Chénier is based on the life of the French poet André Chénier, who was executed during the Reign of Terror. The opera explores themes of love, patriotism, and the human cost of revolution.
José Cura, known for his charismatic stage presence and powerful voice, delivers a compelling performance as the idealistic poet Andrea Chénier.
Maria Guleghina, one of the leading sopranos of her generation, portrays Maddalena di Coigny with emotional depth and vocal brilliance.
The production was directed by Giancarlo del Monaco, the son of famous tenor Mario del Monaco, known for his detailed and expressive staging.
The DVD includes subtitles in five languages, making this passionate and dramatic opera accessible to an international audience.

Publishers

Arthaus Musik - Renowned for high-quality recordings of classical music, opera, and ballet, Arthaus Musik brings some of the world’s greatest performances to audiences everywhere.