Description
Boris Christoff - Lugano Recital, 1976 (DVD)
UPC: 8007144334765
Product Features
- Format: DVD Video, NTSC, All regions
- Duration: 69 minutes
- Language: Italian
- Audio: Linear PCM 2.0
- Subtitle Options: Not specified
- Color: Yes
- Label: Dynamic Srl, Italy
- Release Date: 2005
- Recording: Live performance at Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano, Switzerland, 1976
- Orchestra: Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
- Conductor: Bruno Amaducci
- Introduction and Interview: Giorgio Gualerzi
- Director: Sandro Briner
- Licensing: Licensed for private use, non-commercial purposes only.
Overview
This unpublished 1976 recital by Boris Christoff, one of the most revered basses of the 20th century, features a stunning performance at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano, Switzerland. Accompanied by the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana under the baton of Bruno Amaducci, Christoff delivers an emotionally charged interpretation of selected works by Mussorgsky, Rossini, Mozart, and Verdi. The DVD captures Christoff's magnetic stage presence and vocal prowess, further enriched by an introduction and interview conducted by renowned music critic Giorgio Gualerzi. This rare recital, filmed by RTSI (Swiss Television), is a must-have for classical music enthusiasts and collectors.
Interesting Facts
- Boris Christoff (1914–1993): A Bulgarian bass who is especially famous for his interpretations of Russian operatic roles, particularly those of Boris Godunov by Mussorgsky.
- 1976 Lugano Recital: This recital was recorded live in Switzerland, showcasing Christoff in his prime. Despite the passage of time, the video remains a rare and valuable recording of his vocal mastery.
- Rare Recording: The recital remained unpublished until 2005, making this DVD a treasured piece for collectors of rare opera recordings.
- Director Sandro Briner: Known for his work in filming classical music concerts, Briner captured this unique event in collaboration with Swiss Television.
Track Listing
- Mussorgsky: Hopak (Song)
- Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia - "La calunnia è un venticello"
- Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail - "Wer ein Liebchen"
- Verdi: Don Carlo - "Ella giammai m'amò"
- Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov - Death of Boris
Publishers
- Dynamic Srl (Italy)
- RTSI Televisione Svizzera
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