Description
George Frideric Handel - Rinaldo (Handel-Festspiele Halle) | DVD
UPC: 807280220797
Product Features
- Title: Rinaldo
- Composer: George Frideric Handel
- Performed by: Compagnia Marionettistica Carlo Colla & Figli, Lautten Compagney Berlin
- Conductor: Wolfgang Katschner
- Director: Eugenio Monti Colla
- Main Cast:
- Rinaldo: Antonio Giovannini
- Armida: Gesche Geier
- Almirena: Marie Friederike Schöder
- Argante: Florian Götz
- Goffredo: Yosemeh Adjei
- Eustazio: Owen Willetts
- Mago Cristiano: Cornelius Uhle
- Special Features:Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.0
- Making of Rinaldo
- Complete audio recording on 2 CDs
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Subtitle Languages: German, English
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Running Time: 137 minutes (plus 10 minutes of bonus content)
- DVD Format: NTSC, Dual Layer
- FSK Rating: FSK 0 (Suitable for all ages)
- Made In: Austria
Overview
This special edition of Rinaldo by George Frideric Handel, performed during the Handel-Festspiele in Halle, is a spectacular production combining the ancient craft of marionette theater with the grandeur of baroque opera. The production is directed by Eugenio Monti Colla, with musical direction by baroque specialist Wolfgang Katschner, leading the Lautten Compagney Berlin. The cast delivers a splendid vocal performance that complements the visual splendor of the Compagnia Marionettistica Carlo Colla & Figli's intricate puppet work.
Set against the backdrop of a grand baroque stage, this performance of Rinaldo brings Handel’s magical opera to life in a unique and captivating way. This edition not only features the full opera on DVD but also includes a complete audio recording on 2 CDs, allowing audiences to enjoy the music of Rinaldo both visually and audibly.
Interesting Facts
- Historical Significance: Rinaldo was Handel's first opera composed for the London stage and became an instant success when it premiered in 1711.
- Marionette Craftsmanship: The Compagnia Marionettistica Carlo Colla & Figli is one of the oldest and most renowned puppet theaters in Italy, known for their detailed and expressive marionette performances.
- Venue: The production was recorded at the Ludwigsburg Palace Theatre during the Ludwigsburg Festival, adding an authentic historical ambiance to the performance.
Track Listing
DVD
- Act 1
- Act 2
- Act 3
- Bonus: Making of Rinaldo
CD 1
- Act 1
CD 2
- Act 2
- Act 3
Publishers
- Publisher: Arthaus Musik
- Distributed By: Arthaus Musik GmbH, Austria
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