Description
Domenico Cimarosa - Il Matrimonio Segreto: Opus Arte DVD
UPC: 0809478040217
Product Features
- Title: Il Matrimonio Segreto
- Composer: Domenico Cimarosa
- Based On: The Clandestine Marriage by David Garrick and George Colman (1766 English comedy)
- Orchestra: Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
- Conductor: Francis Travis
- Harpsichord Master: Marco Balderi
- Main Cast:Stage Director: Filippo Crivelli
- Geronimo: Enrico Fissore
- Elisetta: Valeria Baiano
- Carolina: Antonella Bandelli
- Fidalma: Carmen Gonzalez
- Il conte Robinson: Roberto Coviello
- Paolino: Paolo Barbacini
- Set and Costume Design: Emanuele Luzzati
- TV Director: Mirto Storni
- Production Location: Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano, Switzerland
- Production Year: 1986 (DVD Release: 2006 by Opus Arte)
- Series Producer: Tricia Petri
- Picture Format: 4:3, NTSC
- Sound Format: Stereo
- Subtitles: English
- Region Code: All Regions (Region-Free)
- Total Run Time: 164 minutes
- Publisher: Opus Arte, licensed from RTSI - Televisione Svizzera
Overview
Domenico Cimarosa’s "Il Matrimonio Segreto" is a delightful opera buffa, blending comedy with charming melodies and a lively plot that revolves around secrets and misunderstandings. Based on the English comedy The Clandestine Marriage by Garrick and Colman, the opera tells the story of Geronimo, a wealthy citizen of Bologna, determined to arrange high-status marriages for his daughters Carolina and Elisetta. Unbeknownst to him, Carolina is already secretly married to Paolino, Geronimo's young secretary. The tale unfolds through comical mishaps, schemes, and revelations, culminating in a joyful resolution.
This 1986 production by RTSI Swiss Television is set against the elegant backdrop of the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano. Directed by Filippo Crivelli, with set and costume designs by Emanuele Luzzati, the performance captures the spirit of this timeless comedy. Francis Travis conducts the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, creating an energetic and authentic representation of Cimarosa's beloved opera.
Interesting Facts
- Popular Opera Buffa: Il Matrimonio Segreto was one of the most successful comic operas of its time and remains a classic, showcasing Cimarosa’s wit and melodic talent.
- Praised Production: The Neue Zürcher Zeitung lauded this production for its engaging staging and musical excellence, stating that the three-hour performance felt "too short."
- Lugano’s Palazzo dei Congressi: The beautiful venue adds an air of historical ambiance, enhancing the visual experience.
- RTSI Swiss Television Partnership: This production exemplifies a high-quality Swiss broadcast, bringing Italian opera to a global audience with subtitles in English.
Track Highlights
- Act I: Geronimo’s schemes for advantageous marriages, Carolina and Paolino’s secret.
- Act II: Revelations, comedic misunderstandings, and a dramatic yet joyful conclusion.
Publisher
Opus Arte
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