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Benjamin Britten – Death in Venice | DVD Video

Product Information

UPC: 8007144336080
Product Type: DVD, Video
Title: Benjamin Britten – Death in Venice
Genre: Opera in Two Acts
Libretto: By Myfanwy Piper, based on Thomas Mann’s short story
Edition: Faber Music Ltd, London; Italian Agent: Universal Music Publishing Ricordi, Milano
Orchestra & Chorus: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice; Chorus Master: Alfonso Caiani
Performances & Cast:
- Gustav von Aschenbach: Marlin Miller
- The Traveller / The Elderly Fop / The Old Gondolier / The Hotel Manager / The Hotel Barber / The Leader of the Players / The Voice of Dionysus: Scott Hendricks
- The Voice of Apollo: Razek-François Bitar
- Tadzio: Alessandro Riga
- Additional cast members include Danilo Palmieri, Sabrina Vianello, Liesbeth Devos, Julie Mellor, Marco Voleri, Shi Yijie, William Corrò, and Luca Dall'Amico
Creative Team:Recording Venue: Teatro La Fenice, Venice
- Conductor: Bruno Bartoletti
- Director, Costume & Set Designer: Pier Luigi Pizzi
- Choreographer: Gheorghe Lancu
- Light Designer: Vincenzo Raponi
- Video Director: Davide Mancini
Recording Period: 2008–2010
Running Time: 155 minutes
Picture Format: 16:9, Colour, NTSC
Audio Format: Linear PCM 2.0 (PCM Stereo) with Dolby Digital
Subtitles: Available for all regions
DVD Format: Single DVD (Double layer disc; minor pause may occur at layer changes)
Awards: Abbati Prize, Premio della Critica Italiana

Overview

"Death in Venice" is Benjamin Britten’s operatic interpretation of Thomas Mann’s haunting short story, masterfully adapted by Myfanwy Piper. This striking opera in two acts delves into the themes of beauty, desire, and decay as it follows the tragic journey of Gustav von Aschenbach. Under the visionary direction and design of Pier Luigi Pizzi and conducted by Bruno Bartoletti, this production captures the profound conflict between Apollinian ideals of ordered beauty and the Dionysian abyss of uncontrolled passion. Recorded live at Teatro La Fenice in Venice between 2008 and 2010, this original DVD recording presents a powerful, award-winning performance that remains a definitive interpretation of Britten’s final opera.

Product Features

Media: DVD (Single double-layer disc)
Video: 16:9, Colour, NTSC
Audio: PCM Stereo with Dolby Digital
Running Time: 155 minutes
Subtitles: Available for all regions
Content:Special Note: Minor pause may occur during disc layer changes due to the double-layer format
- Complete performance of Britten’s "Death in Venice"
- Includes an original, award-winning production with acclaimed cast and creative team

Interesting Facts

Literary and Musical Fusion: Adapted from Thomas Mann’s iconic story, Britten’s opera explores the tragic beauty and destructive obsession of its protagonist, melding literary depth with profound musical expression.
Definitive Production: With direction, costume, and set design by Pier Luigi Pizzi and conducted by the legendary Bruno Bartoletti, this production has garnered critical acclaim, including prestigious awards such as the Abbati Prize and the Premio della Critica Italiana.
Stellar Performances: The cast, led by Marlin Miller as Gustav von Aschenbach and Scott Hendricks in multiple roles including the enigmatic Voice of Dionysus, delivers a performance that resonates with both emotional intensity and artistic precision.
Historical Significance: Recorded live at the celebrated Teatro La Fenice in Venice, this production captures the essence of Britten’s final opera, marking a significant moment in contemporary operatic history.

Publishers

Produced by Dynamic and recorded at Teatro La Fenice, Venice, this DVD is a proud production under the Dynamic label. The material on this DVD is licensed for non-commercial private use only. Any public performance, broadcast, reproduction, or any other unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

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