Description

Giacomo Puccini: La Fanciulla del West – Teatro di San Carlo (Opera DVD Video)

Product Information

Title: La Fanciulla del West
Composer: Giacomo Puccini (Lucca, 1858 – Brussels, 1924)
Format: DVD Video (Filmed in 4K)
UPC: 8007144378165
Label: Dynamic Opera Classic
Country: Italy
Released: 2018
Genre: Opera (Opera in Three Acts)
Libretto: By Guelfo Civinini and Carlo Zangarini, adapted from David Belasco’s play "The Girl of the Golden West"
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 & PCM 2.0
Video Format: NTSC, Colour, All Regions (0)
Running Time: 144 minutes
Special Note: Double-layer disc (may cause a minor pause at layer changes)

Overview

Experience Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, La Fanciulla del West, in this exceptional DVD video recording from the Teatro di San Carlo. This opera in three acts, based on a classic American play and brought to life with magnificent 4K visuals, captures the vivid spectacle and emotional depth of Puccini’s score. The production, a new co-production by Teatro di San Carlo and ABAO-OLBE, presents a dynamic interpretation with innovative sets, costumes, and lighting that enrich the narrative of love, conflict, and the rugged frontier spirit.

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of the American West, La Fanciulla del West tells the story of a mysterious heroine whose courage and charm captivate all who encounter her. Amid sweeping emotions and dramatic confrontations, the opera explores themes of passion, ambition, and the clash between civilization and untamed nature. With Puccini’s stirring music and a richly layered libretto, the work unfolds as both a thrilling adventure and a poignant human drama.

Product Features

Visual & Audio Excellence:
- Filmed in stunning 4K resolution for a highly detailed, immersive viewing experience.
- Presented in NTSC colour format with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and PCM 2.0 for pristine audio quality.
Creative Team:Stellar Performances:
- Conductor: Juraj Valčuha, leading the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro di San Carlo
- Director & Sets/Costumes Designer: Hugo de Ana
- Light Designer: Vinicio Cheli
- Chorus Master: Marco Faelli
- Video Director: Tiziano Mancini
Featuring acclaimed artists including Emily Magee, Roberto Aronica, Claudio Sgura, Bruno Lazzaretti, and John Paul Huckle among others, delivering powerful vocal and dramatic performances.
Theatrical Brilliance:
This production combines classic Puccini with innovative staging, blending traditional operatic grandeur with modern visual storytelling.
Packaging & Region:
- Distributed on a double-layer DVD disc
- Suitable for all regions

Interesting Facts

World-Class Venue:
Recorded at the prestigious Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, a historical landmark known for its rich operatic tradition.
Modern Mastery:
This DVD is part of a new co-production that merges the legacy of Puccini’s music with contemporary staging and digital technology.
Artistic Innovation:
The production’s creative team reimagines the opera with inventive set and costume designs, enhancing the dramatic narrative and visual impact.
Dynamic Collaboration:
A collaboration between Dynamic Opera Classic and leading operatic institutions, ensuring a performance that honors tradition while pushing artistic boundaries.

Publishers

This DVD is produced and distributed by Dynamic Opera Classic. The material is licensed for non-commercial private use only. Any unauthorized public performance, broadcast, or reproduction is strictly prohibited and may result in legal penalties.

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