Description
Claudio Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea - A Timeless Opera Experience 2 DVD Set
UPC: 0809478009245
Product Details:
- Format: 2 DVD Set
- Composer: Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
- Title: L'incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea)
- Artists:Orchestra: Les Talens Lyriques
- Poppea: Cynthia Haymon
- Nerone: Brigitte Balleys
- Ottavia: Ning Liang
- Ottone: Michael Chance
- Seneca: Harry van der Kamp
- Drusilla: Heidi Grant Murphy
- Arnalta: Jean-Paul Fouchécourt
- Nutrice: Dominique Visse
- Valletto: Claron McFadden
- Musical Director: Christophe Rousset
- Stage Director: Pierre Audi
- Recording: Live at Het Muziektheater Amsterdam, 1994
- Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
- Extras: Illustrated synopsis, cast gallery, introduction
- Running Time: Approx. 218 minutes
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
- Sound: LPCM Stereo, DTS Surround Sound
- Region: All regions
- Format: PAL
- Language: Sung in Italian
- Recorded in High Definition
Product Features
- High-definition live recording of Monteverdi's masterpiece
- Features a stellar international cast
- Directed by acclaimed stage director Pierre Audi
- Authentic period performance by Les Talens Lyriques
- Includes informative extras for an enriched viewing experience
- Multi-language subtitles for wider accessibility
- Superior quality sound and vision with true surround sound
Overview
Experience the brilliance of Claudio Monteverdi's final opera, L'incoronazione di Poppea, in this exquisite 2 DVD set. Captured live in high definition at the Het Muziektheater Amsterdam, this production brings to life the enthralling tale of ambition, love, and power in ancient Rome. Under the masterful direction of Pierre Audi and the baton of Christophe Rousset, the renowned ensemble Les Talens Lyriques delivers an authentic baroque performance that complements the exceptional vocal talents of the international cast. This timeless opera is presented with superior sound and visual quality, offering an immersive experience for both seasoned aficionados and new enthusiasts alike.
Interesting Facts
- Historical Significance: L'incoronazione di Poppea is one of the earliest operas to portray historical figures and real events, marking a departure from the mythological themes common in early opera.
- Monteverdi's Innovation: Claudio Monteverdi is often hailed as the father of opera. This work showcases his innovative use of music to convey complex human emotions and relationships.
- Authentic Performance: Les Talens Lyriques, led by Christophe Rousset, is renowned for its performances using period instruments, providing an authentic sound that reflects the music's original context.
- Acclaimed Production: Pierre Audi's direction is celebrated for its visual elegance and emotional depth, bringing fresh insight to this baroque masterpiece.
Track Listing
As an opera, L'incoronazione di Poppea unfolds over a prologue and three acts:
- Prologue
- Act I
- Act II
- Act III
Publishers
- DVD Producer: Ferenc van Damme
- DVD Executive Producer: Hans Petri
- Publisher: Opus Arte (2005)
- Websites:
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