Gioachino Rossini: La Cenerentola – A Timeless Masterpiece DVD Video (2 Discs)

Product Information

• UPC: 0814337015244
• Product Type: DVD Video (2 Discs)
• Genre: Opera – Comic Opera
• Language(s): Italian (Original) with subtitles in English, German, French, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Total Running Time: 162 minutes
• Format: NTSC, 16:9; Audio: PCM Stereo & DTS 5.1

Overview

Gioachino Rossini's La Cenerentola premiered in Rome on January 25, 1817, less than a year after his celebrated The Barber of Seville. In this production, created to mark 200 years of Rossini in Rome, stage director Emma Dante brings a contemporary vision that remains in perfect harmony with Rossini’s original spirit. Critics have hailed the production as “rousing Cinderella” and praised its dazzling rhythmic rendering of the Rossinian score, making it a must-see for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Product Features

• Performance Venue: Recorded live at Teatro dell'Opera di Roma in 2016.
• Conductor & Ensemble:
  • Conductor: Alejo Pérez
  • Performing Ensemble: Orchestra and Choir of Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
• Cast Highlights:
  • Don Ramiro: Juan Francisco Gatell
  • Don Magnifico: Alessandro Corbelli & Vito Priante
  • Notable roles include Serena Malfi as Clorinda and Ugo Guagliardo, among others.
• Creative Team:                            Video Direction: Roberto Gabbiani, with production masterfully completed from an HD source
  • Stage Direction: Emma Dante
  • Set Design: Designed by Damiana Mizzi, inspired by visionary interpretations
  • Costume & Lighting Design: By Annunziata Vestri and Carmine Maringola respectively, ensuring a vivid visual spectacle
  • Choreographic Movements: Carefully crafted to enhance the narrative flow of this comedic masterpiece

Interesting Facts

• Historical Significance:
  La Cenerentola is one of Rossini's most enduring works, showcasing his gift for blending humor, romance, and social commentary. This production celebrates 200 years of Rossini in Rome, presenting the opera in a fresh yet respectful manner.

• Innovative Staging:
  Emma Dante's direction reinterprets the classic tale with contemporary vigor while honoring the timeless musicality of Rossini. The result is a dynamic production that captivates modern audiences while staying true to its roots.

• Acclaimed Performances:
  The cast, under the expert baton of Alejo Pérez, delivers a performance praised for its rhythmic precision and vibrant characterizations, making this edition a benchmark for Rossinian opera.

Publishers

A co-production by Teatro dell'Opera di Roma and Rai Com, in collaboration with UNITEL CLASSICA. Artwork & Editorial © 2019 C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin. Made in Austria.

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