Claudio Monteverdi | L'incoronazione di Poppea - DVD

UPC: 0807780010992

Product Features

• Title: Claudio Monteverdi | L'incoronazione di Poppea
• Artists: Patricia Schuman (Poppea), Richard Croft (Nerone), Jeffrey Gall (Ottone), Kathleen Kuhlmann (Ottavia), Harry Peeters (Seneca), Curtis Ryam (Arnalta), Etsuko Kanoh (Valletto), Dominique Visse (Nutrice), Petra Pendzich (Amore)
• Conductor: René Jacobs
• Orchestra: Concerto Köln
• Recording Location: Schwetzinger Festspiele, 1993
• DVD Format: NTSC, Region Code 0 (Region Free)
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Subtitles: Not specified
• Running Time: Not specified
• Label: Arthaus Musik
• Catalogue Number: Not specified

Overview

Claudio Monteverdi's "L'incoronazione di Poppea" is a masterpiece of early Baroque opera, telling the story of ambition, love, and betrayal in ancient Rome. This particular performance, recorded live at the Schwetzinger Festspiele in 1993, is conducted by René Jacobs with the period ensemble Concerto Köln. The production is known for its historically informed performance practice, with Jacobs' version bringing a unique interpretation to Monteverdi's final opera.

The opera features an outstanding cast led by Patricia Schuman as Poppea, Richard Croft as Nerone, and Jeffrey Gall as Ottone. The staging by Paul Roos and lighting by Hans Toelstede further enhance the dramatic and visual elements of the performance, creating a vivid depiction of the moral complexities of the characters.

This production is a celebration of Monteverdi's genius, showcasing the richness of his music and the emotional depth of the story, set against the backdrop of political and personal intrigue.

Interesting Facts

• "L'incoronazione di Poppea" is notable for being one of the first operas to be based on historical events rather than mythology, reflecting Monteverdi's pioneering approach to opera as a dramatic art form.
• René Jacobs, a celebrated conductor and countertenor, is known for his deep expertise in early music, particularly Baroque opera, making this interpretation especially significant.
• The production was part of the Schwetzinger Festspiele, a renowned festival dedicated to showcasing classical music and opera in historically significant venues.

Track Listing

Act I:

• The Ambition of Poppea
• The Fall of Seneca

Act II:

• The Plots Unfold
• The Betrayal of Ottone

Act III:

• The Triumph of Poppea
• The Coronation

Publishers

Arthaus Musik GmbH

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