Franz Lehár - La Veuve Joyeuse (The Merry Widow) - Opéra de Lyon DVD 

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Overview

Enjoy Franz Lehár's timeless operetta La Veuve Joyeuse (The Merry Widow) in this vibrant production from the Opéra de Lyon, directed by Macha Makeïeff. Featuring Véronique Gens as Missia Palmieri and Ivan Ludlow as Prince Danilo, this performance is conducted by Gérard Korsten with the Orchestre et Chœurs de l'Opéra de Lyon. With captivating staging, opulent costumes, and lively choreography, this DVD brings the humor and romance of this classic operetta to life.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC, 16:9 Widescreen
• Audio: PCM Stereo 2.0, DTS 5.0 Surround
• Total Runtime: 129 minutes
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide, NTSC-compatible)
• Subtitles: French, English
• Menu Language: English

Cast and Production

• Missia Palmieri: Véronique Gens
• Prince Danilo: Ivan Ludlow
• Camille de Coutanson: Gordon Gietz
• Nadia, Manon: Magali Léger
• Baron Popoff: François Le Roux
• Arsène: David Lefort
• Orchestra and Chorus: Opéra de LyonConductor: Gérard Korsten
  • Chorus Master: Alan Woodbridge
• Stage Direction, Set & Costume Design: Macha Makeïeff
• Choreography: Thomas Stache

Interesting Facts

• Opulent Production: Makeïeff’s direction brings a vibrant, modern twist to this comedic tale, while still embracing the charm of early 20th-century Viennese operetta.
• Star-Studded Cast: Soprano Véronique Gens is celebrated for her versatility and brings elegance to the role of Missia, while Ivan Ludlow shines as the charming Prince Danilo.
• Classic Operetta: First performed in 1905, La Veuve Joyeuse is a staple of operatic repertoire, renowned for its memorable waltzes and entertaining plot.
• Recorded Live: Filmed at the Opéra de Lyon in December 2006, this production captures the full energy and visual splendor of a live performance.

Program

This three-act operetta, with a libretto by Victor Léon and Léo Stein, tells the story of Missia Palmieri, a wealthy widow, and Prince Danilo, who must overcome misunderstandings to find love, all while navigating the intrigues of high society.

Publisher

Opéra national de Lyon in collaboration with CLC Productions, with support from France 3, TLM, and the Centre National de la Cinématographie.

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