Description

Édouard Lalo: Le Roi d'Ys – Édouard Lalo | Opera in Three Acts (DVD Video)

World Premiere DVD Recording

Product Information

Title: Le Roi d'Ys
Composer: Édouard Lalo (Lille 1823 – Paris 1892)
Genre: Opera in Three Acts
Libretto: By Édouard Blau
Format: DVD Video
UPC: 8007144335922
Label: Dynamic
Country: Italy
Released: 2009
Running Time: 108 minutes
Video Format: NTSC, Colour
Audio: Dolby Digital, LINEAR PCM 2.0
Subtitles: Available
Regions: All regions (0)

Overview

"Le Roi d'Ys" is a captivating opera inspired by a Breton legend, blending elements of romance, jealousy, and magic into a truly enchanting narrative. This world premiere DVD recording presents one of Édouard Lalo’s most dramatic works, revived for modern audiences with innovative staging and striking visual effects. The production, from the Opéra Royal de Wallonie, features a stellar cast and is conducted by Patrick Davin under the visionary direction of Jean-Louis Pichon.

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of a mystical Breton tale, "Le Roi d'Ys" tells the story of a tragic love affair and the struggle between passion and destiny. The opera unfolds through a series of vivid arias and duets that express the intense emotions of love, jealousy, and fear, all enhanced by a splendid overture. Jean-Louis Pichon’s creative staging, complete with special effects, brings this long-forgotten masterpiece back to life, inviting viewers to rediscover its extraordinary narrative and passionate music.

Product Features

Exceptional Cast:
- Margared: Giuseppina Piunti
- Rozenn: Guylaine Girard
- Le Roi d'Ys: Eric Martin-Bonnet
- Mylio: Sébastien Guèze
- Karnac: Werner Van Mechelen
- Saint Corentin: Léonard Graus
- Jahel: Marc Tissons
Musical Excellence:
- Conductor: Patrick Davin
- Orchestra and Chorus: Of the Opéra Royal de Wallonie
- Chorus Master: Edouard Rasquin
Creative Team:
- Director: Jean-Louis Pichon
- Set Designer: Alexandre Heyraud
- Costume Designer: Frédéric Pineau
- Light Designer: Michel Theuil; Assistant: Jean-Christophe Mast
- Video Director: Matteo Ricchetti
Recording Venue:
- Filmed at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie, during 1–3 April 2008.
Innovative Production:
- Features creative staging with special effects that enhance the dramatic narrative and emotional depth of the opera.

Interesting Facts

Revival of a Masterpiece:
"Le Roi d'Ys" had long disappeared from opera programmes. Its recent revival on DVD promises to reintroduce audiences to its spellbinding blend of music and drama.
Inspiring Legend:
Rooted in Breton legend, the opera explores timeless themes of love, jealousy, and the magical allure of destiny.
Artistic Vision:
Jean-Louis Pichon’s direction and Patrick Davin’s conducting bring out the vibrant contrasts and emotional intensity of Lalo’s score, making this production a standout interpretation.

Publishers

This DVD is produced and distributed by Dynamic. The material is licensed for non-commercial private use only. Any public performance, broadcast, or reproduction is strictly prohibited.

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