Gaetano Donizetti - Don Pasquale: Teatro Lirico di Cagliari DVD

UPC: 5450270008117  

REGION 0 PAL DVD 

Made in Italy / Germany

Product Features

• Title: Don Pasquale
• Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
• Lead Cast:Orchestra and Chorus: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Lirico di Cagliari
  • Don Pasquale: Alessandro Corbelli
  • Dottor Malatesta: Roberto de Candia
  • Ernesto: Antonino Siragusa
  • Norina: Eva Mei
  • Un Notaro: Giorgio Gatti
• Conductor: Gérard Korsten
• Chorus Master: Paolo Vero
• Stage Direction: Stefano Vizioli
• Costume Design: Roberta Guidi di Bagno
• Lighting Design: Claudio Schmid
• Set Design: Susanna Rossi Jost
• TV & Video Director: Patrizia Carmine
• Recording Location: Teatro Lirico, Cagliari
• Recording Date: February 2002
• Production: Rai Trade
• Special Feature: Behind the Scenes ("Hinter den Kulissen," "En coulisse")
• Picture Format: 16:9, PAL
• Sound Formats: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, LPCM Stereo
• Subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
• Liner Notes: English, German, French
• Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
• Total Run Time: 121 minutes (Opera) + 31 minutes (Bonus Features)
• Distributor: TDK Marketing Europe

Overview

Gaetano Donizetti’s "Don Pasquale" is a celebrated comic opera that tells the story of an old bachelor, Don Pasquale, who wishes to marry in order to disinherit his rebellious nephew, Ernesto. With an intricate plan devised by Dottor Malatesta, Ernesto’s beloved Norina pretends to be Pasquale’s new wife, leading to humorous misunderstandings and a series of amusing schemes.

This production, staged at Teatro Lirico di Cagliari and directed by Stefano Vizioli, captures the lively wit and charm of Donizetti’s score with a talented ensemble led by Alessandro Corbelli as Don Pasquale, Eva Mei as Norina, and Antonino Siragusa as Ernesto. Conductor Gérard Korsten and the Teatro Lirico’s orchestra and chorus bring a spirited performance to this beloved opera buffa. This DVD offers high-quality audio formats and includes behind-the-scenes footage, providing a closer look at the staging and creative process.

Interesting Facts

• Alessandro Corbelli’s Don Pasquale: Corbelli is known for his comedic timing and strong baritone voice, which bring depth and humor to the title character.
• Visually Rich Production: With costume design by Roberta Guidi di Bagno and lighting by Claudio Schmid, this production features elegant visuals that enhance the lighthearted mood of Donizetti’s music.
• Detailed Behind-the-Scenes Feature: The bonus feature offers insights into the preparations and staging, including interviews and a look at set design, giving viewers a complete experience of this production.
• Timeless Comedy: Don Pasquale is one of the most popular comic operas, beloved for its humor and vivid character portrayals, while also exploring themes of love, family, and vanity.

Track Highlights

1. Act I: Don Pasquale’s wish for marriage, and Ernesto’s distress over losing his inheritance.
2. Act II: Norina’s transformation and the elaborate marriage farce.
3. Act III: The comedic misunderstandings and the final reconciliation among the characters.

Publisher

TDK Marketing Europe

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