Gioachino Rossini: Le Comte Ory – A Timeless Operatic Comedy (2xDVD Video)

Product Information

• UPC: 0814337014742
• Product Type: DVD Video
• Genre: Operatic Musical Comedy
• Language(s): French (Original) with additional language options (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean)
• Region Code: Worldwide
• Total Running Time: 150 minutes
• Format: NTSC, 16:9; Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1

Overview

Rossini’s penultimate opera, "Le Comte Ory," premiered in 1828 at the Opéra National de Paris. This musical comedy masterfully combines a love triangle set during the Crusades with a contemporary staging that reimagines the plot against the backdrop of France’s military expeditions to Algeria. Under the inspired direction of Denis Podalydės and the sumptuous costume design by Christian Lacroix, the production captivates with its blend of historical verve and modern visual flair. Notable performances include mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez’s acclaimed technique and Julie Fuchs’s portrayal of Adèle, which has been celebrated by leading critics as “a masterpiece” and “pure pleasure.”

Product Features

• Video Format: High Definition recorded live at Opéra Comique, Paris (27 & 29 December)
• Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
• Languages: Original French with additional language options (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean)
• Production Credits:                       Additional Features: High-definition video mastering and comprehensive behind-the-scenes production details
  • Stage Director: Denis Podalydės
  • Costume Designer: Christian Lacroix
  • Conductor: Louis Langrée
  • Orchestra: Les Éléments / Orchestre des Champs-Élysées

Interesting Facts

• Innovative Staging & Visuals:
  The opera’s plot is ingeniously updated to reflect France’s historical military expeditions to Algeria, with director Denis Podalydės and costume designer Christian Lacroix delivering striking modern visuals.

• Critically Acclaimed Performances:
  Standout performances by mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez and Julie Fuchs have earned rave reviews from renowned publications such as Le Monde and Télérama.

• Historic and Cultural Significance:
  As one of Rossini’s key operatic works, "Le Comte Ory" continues to captivate audiences with its combination of historical narrative and innovative stagecraft, bridging classical music traditions with contemporary artistic expression.

Publishers

Produced as a co-production by CLC Productions, Opéra Comique, Radio France, and Mezzo—with the participation of francartelevisions in cooperation with Unitel and support from Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CCLC Production). Additional collaboration by Opéra Comique, Radio France, and Mezzo (2017), with editorial oversight by Artwed Editorial 2019 and C Major Entertainment GmbH Berlin.

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