Description

Così fan tutte - Live from the Drottningholm Court Theatre (1984) - DVD

UPC: 8072802005912

Product Features

Title: Così fan tutte (Live from the Drottningholm Court Theatre, 1984)
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Librettist: Lorenzo Da Ponte
Conductor: Arnold Östman
Stage Director: Willy Decker
Design: Tobias Hoheisel
Directed and Produced for TV by: Thomas Olofsson
Cast:Chorus and Orchestra: Drottningholm Court Theatre
- Fiordiligi: Ann Christine Biel
- Dorabella: Maria Höglind
- Ferrando: Lars Tibell
- Guglielmo: Magnus Linden
- Despina: Ulla Severin
- Alfonso: Enzo Florimo
Picture Format: 4:3
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Running Time: 139 minutes
Subtitles: Italian (IT), German (DE), French (FR), English (GB), Spanish (SP)
Menu Languages: German (DE), French (FR), English (GB), Spanish (SP)
Number of Discs: 1 (DVD 9/NTSC)
Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

Experience Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's enchanting opera Così fan tutte in a beautifully captured live performance from the historic Drottningholm Court Theatre. Conducted by Arnold Östman and directed by Willy Decker, this 1984 production showcases the timeless charm of Mozart’s music and Lorenzo Da Ponte’s witty libretto. The performance features a talented cast, including Ann Christine Biel as Fiordiligi and Maria Höglind as Dorabella, who bring to life the complex emotions and humorous situations of this classic opera. This DVD, produced by Arthaus Musik, offers a faithful representation of the stage production with a focus on historical authenticity and period instruments.

Interesting Facts

Così fan tutte is the third and final collaboration between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte, following Le nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni.
The Drottningholm Court Theatre, located in Stockholm, Sweden, is one of the best-preserved 18th-century theaters in the world and is renowned for its historical productions using period instruments.
This performance was co-produced by several prominent broadcasters, including SVT 1, Bayerischer Rundfunk, and SBS-TV, emphasizing its international appeal and recognition.
Conductor Arnold Östman is well-known for his interpretations of Mozart’s works, particularly for his approach to historically informed performances.
The set and costume designs by Tobias Hoheisel contribute to the opera's period-accurate ambiance, enhancing the overall viewing experience.