Claudio Monteverdi: L'Incoronazione di Poppea - Schwetzingen Festspiele 1993

Product Features

• Format: DVD, PAL
• Audio Format: Likely PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
• Running Time: 135 minutes
• Catalog Number: 101088
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik
• UPC: 4006680101088

Overview

This DVD captures a captivating performance of Claudio Monteverdi's "L'Incoronazione di Poppea" from the Schwetzingen Festspiele in 1993. Renowned for its emotional depth and musical sophistication, Monteverdi's masterpiece is brought to life under the direction of René Jacobs. The opera, with a libretto by Giovanni Francesco Busenello, tells the story of Poppea's ascension to the throne as the Empress of Rome, a narrative filled with ambition, manipulation, and love.

Key Features

• Stellar Cast: Patricia Schumann shines as Poppea, with Richard Croft as Nerone, alongside a talented ensemble including Kathleen Kuhlmann as Ottavia and Jeffrey Gall as Ottone.
• Historically Informed Performance: Conductor René Jacobs, leading the Concerto Köln, ensures a historically informed interpretation that brings out the rich textures of Monteverdi's music.
• Authentic Stage Production: The production, designed by Paul Roos and Henning Angebrandt, with costumes by Graziano Gregori, captures the opulence and decadence of Imperial Rome.

Special Considerations

• Age Rating: FSK o.A., suitable for all audiences.
• Subtitles and Menu Languages: Details not specified, suggesting multilingual support typical for international releases.

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