Description
Claudio Monteverdi - L’incoronazione di Poppea (DVD) - Opus Arte
UPC: 809478010739
Product Features
- Title: L'incoronazione di Poppea by Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
- Format: DVD
- Performance by: Baroque Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu
- Conductor: Harry Bicket
- Stage Director: David Alden
- Main Cast:Language: Sung in Italian
- Miah Persson (Poppea)
- Sarah Connolly (Nero)
- Jordi Domènech (Ottone)
- Franz-Josef Selig (Seneca)
- Maite Beaumont (Ottavia)
- Ruth Rosique (Drusilla)
- Dominique Visse (Arnalta/Ottavia's Nurse)
- Guy de Mey (Lucan)
- Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Catalan
- Audio: Dolby Digital Surround
- Extras:Running Time: Approx. 183 minutes (Opera), plus extra features
- Illustrated synopsis
- Cast Gallery
- Region: All regions (NTSC format)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic widescreen
- Publisher: Opus Arte, in collaboration with Gran Teatre del Liceu
Overview
Monteverdi’s L'incoronazione di Poppea is a masterpiece of Baroque opera, combining themes of love, power, and betrayal. This 2012 production at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona presents a visually stunning and modern take on this historical opera. Directed by David Alden, the performance captures the complex interplay of sex, politics, and morality through the lens of a giant chess game. The production, led by Sarah Connolly as Nero and Miah Persson as Poppea, skillfully blends ancient Roman drama with modern sensibilities, creating an unforgettable portrayal of power dynamics.
Monteverdi’s music, conducted by the renowned Harry Bicket, ranges from noble and tragic to witty and sensual, supported by the Baroque Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu. Filmed in high definition and recorded in true surround sound, this production showcases the timelessness of Monteverdi’s work, where love triumphs despite ruthless ambition.
Interesting Facts
- L'incoronazione di Poppea, one of Monteverdi's last operas, was first performed in Venice in 1643. It is often noted for its complex characters and its unorthodox conclusion, where the immoral couple of Nero and Poppea triumph.
- This opera is a significant departure from typical Baroque morality tales, as it presents morally ambiguous characters who achieve their goals through manipulation and deceit.
- The set design by Paul Steinberg and costume design by Buki Shiff enhance the dramatic tension of the opera, with visual references to both ancient and modern worlds.
- Sarah Connolly’s portrayal of Nero has been praised for its intensity, while Miah Persson’s performance as Poppea brings a seductive charm to the role of the ambitious mistress-turned-empress.
- The production’s unique depiction of power as a chess game adds layers of meaning, with each character maneuvering strategically to achieve their desires.
Track Listing
Main Characters:
- Poppea – Miah Persson
- Nero – Sarah Connolly
- Ottone – Jordi Domènech
- Seneca – Franz-Josef Selig
- Ottavia – Maite Beaumont
- Drusilla – Ruth Rosique
- Arnalta/Ottavia's Nurse – Dominique Visse
- Lucan – Guy de Mey
Publishers
- Label: Opus Arte
- Production: Gran Teatre del Liceu, in co-production with Bavarian State Opera and Dutch National Opera
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