Description
Francesco Cilea - Adriana Lecouvreur: Teatro alla Scala DVD
UPC: 880242500984
Product Features
- Title: Adriana Lecouvreur
- Composer: Francesco Cilea
- Lead Cast:
- Adriana Lecouvreur: Daniela Dessi
- Maurizio, Conte di Sassonia: Sergei Larin
- La Principessa di Bouillon: Olga Borodina
- Il Principe di Bouillon: Giorgio Giuseppini
- Michonnet: Carlo Guelfi
- Supporting Cast:Orchestra and Chorus: Teatro alla Scala
- L'abate di Chazeuil: Mario Bolognese
- Poisson: Ernesto Gavazzi
- Quinault: Marco Camastra
- Mlle Jouvenot: Adelina Scarabelli
- Mlle Dangeville: Annamaria Popescu
- Conductor: Roberto Rizzi Brignoli
- Stage and TV Director: Lamberto Puggelli
- Recording Location: Teatro alla Scala, Milan
- Recording Date: January 2000
- Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Subtitles: English, Italian, German, French
- Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
- Total Run Time: 138 minutes
- Publisher: Medici Arts in partnership with EuroArts
Overview
Francesco Cilea’s "Adriana Lecouvreur" is a dramatic opera centered on the life of the famous 18th-century French actress Adriana Lecouvreur, exploring themes of love, rivalry, and jealousy. This production from Teatro alla Scala features an outstanding cast led by Daniela Dessi in the title role, marking her debut in this role at La Scala, where she was widely praised for her emotional and sensuous portrayal. Alongside her, Russian tenor Sergei Larin delivers a powerful performance as Maurizio, while Olga Borodina captivates as the jealous Princess of Bouillon.
Under the direction of Roberto Rizzi Brignoli and staged by Lamberto Puggelli, this live performance, recorded in January 2000, brings Cilea’s lush score to life. It has been celebrated for its musical brilliance and nuanced character interpretations, capturing the timeless allure and intensity of Adriana Lecouvreur.
Interesting Facts
- Daniela Dessi’s Acclaimed Debut: Dessi’s debut as Adriana at La Scala was highly praised by critics, with La Repubblica admiring her "sensual tones" and La Nazione calling her interpretation "heart-touching."
- A Stellar Russian Cast: Sergei Larin and Olga Borodina, two renowned Russian opera singers, bring exceptional depth to their roles, with Borodina’s portrayal of the Princess noted as a scene-stealing performance.
- Inspired by Real Life: The character of Adriana is based on a real historical figure, Adrienne Lecouvreur, a famous French actress of the Comédie-Française, whose life and mysterious death became legendary.
- Collaboration with Medici Arts and EuroArts: This release is a high-quality co-production, ensuring excellent audio and visual fidelity, delivering the full experience of the Teatro alla Scala performance.
Track Highlights
- Act I: Adriana’s enchanting entrance and her initial encounter with Maurizio.
- Act II: The confrontation between Adriana and the Princess, heightening the jealousy and tension.
- Act III: Adriana’s poignant aria “Poveri fiori,” symbolizing her heartbreak.
- Act IV: The tragic conclusion, where love and rivalry meet their fateful end.
Publisher
Medici Arts in association with EuroArts
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