Così fan tutte: A Zurich Opera House Production

UPC 807280149593

Product Features

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Opera: Così fan tutte, o sia La scuola degli amanti, KV 588
• Libretto: Lorenzo da Ponte
• Principal Cast: Malin Hartelius (Fiordiligi), Anna Bonitatibus (Dorabella), Martina Jankova (Despina), Javier Camarena (Ferrando), Ruben Drole (Guglielmo), Oliver Widmer (Don Alfonso)
• Conductor: Franz Welser-Möst
• Stage Director: Sven-Eric Bechtolf
• Set Designer: Rolf Glittenberg
• Costume Designer: Marianne Glittenberg
• Lighting Designer: Jürgen Hoffmann
• Orchestra and Chorus: Zurich Opera House
• Chorus Master: Ernst Raffelsberger
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Running Time: 200 mins
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide) NTSC
• Subtitles: IT (Original Language), GB, DE, FR, ES

Overview

Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in 2009, this production of Mozart's "Così fan tutte" under the baton of Franz Welser-Möst and direction by Sven-Eric Bechtolf, offers a fresh and insightful interpretation of Mozart's dramma giocoso. The production boasts a remarkable ensemble cast, with Malin Hartelius and Anna Bonitatibus leading as the two sisters. The clever stage design by Rolf Glittenberg and costumes by Marianne Glittenberg add depth to this tale of love, deceit, and human frailty, making it a visually captivating experience.

Interesting Facts

• Franz Welser-Möst's conducting was praised for its relaxed yet attentive approach, focusing on the individual voices while maintaining a cohesive sound from the orchestra.
• The production received "rapturous applause" at its conclusion, highlighting its impact on the audience and critics alike.
• Described as "a Mozart ensemble that currently is probably without equal in the opera world" by Badische Zeitung, highlighting the exceptional quality of the cast.

Key Credits

• Directed for TV and Video: Felix Breisach
• Production Company: Zurich Opera House in cooperation with Clasart
• Distributor: Arthaus Musik

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