Description

Gioacchino Rossini's La Cenerentola: A Live Recording from 1982

UPC 807280021592

Product Features

Title: La Cenerentola (Cinderella, or "The Triumph of Goodness")
Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
Libretto by: Jacopo Ferretti
Genre: Melodramma giocoso in two acts
Leading Performers: Ann Murray (Angelina/La Cenerentola), Francisco Araiza (Don Ramiro), Gino Quilico (Dandini), Walter Berry (Don Magnifico), Angela Denning (Clorinda), Daphne Evangelatos (Tisbe), Wolfgang Schöne (Alidoro)
Chorus: Vienna State Opera Chorus (Chorus Master: Walter Hagen-Groll)
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Riccardo Chailly
Director: Michael Hampe
Costumes and Sets: Designed by Mauro Pagano
Directed for Video by: Claus Viller
Format: DVD, NTSC
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Picture Format: 4:3
Menu Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
Subtitle Languages: Italian, English, German, French, Spanish
Running Time: 171 minutes
Produced by: ORF in association with RM Arts

Overview

Dive into the enchanting world of Gioacchino Rossini's La Cenerentola, recorded live at the Kleines Festspielhaus in 1982. This melodramma giocoso, a comedic opera in two acts, brings to life the timeless tale of Cinderella with Rossini's brilliant composition and Jacopo Ferretti's libretto. Featuring an exquisite cast led by Ann Murray as Angelina and conducted by Riccardo Chailly, this production captures the opera's essence of humor, romance, and the triumph of goodness.

Interesting Facts

Renowned Cast: The performance features internationally acclaimed artists, including Ann Murray's praised portrayal of Cinderella.
Historic Production: Recorded live in 1982 at the prestigious Salzburg Festival, offering a glimpse into the festival's rich history of opera performances.
Artistic Collaboration: The collaboration between director Michael Hampe, costume and set designer Mauro Pagano, and video director Claus Viller brings a visually captivating staging to Rossini's opera.
Musical Excellence: Under Riccardo Chailly's baton, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vienna State Opera Chorus breathe life into Rossini's score, showcasing the opera's intricate musicality and vibrant energy.