Gioachino Rossini – Le Comte Ory (DVD)

Product Information

• Title: Le Comte Ory
• Composer: Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868)
• Genre: Comic Opera in Two Acts (1828)
• Libretto: By Eugène Scribe and Charles-Gaspard Delestre-Poirson (based on their 1817 vaudeville)
• Format: DVD Video
• Total Running Time: 142 minutes
• Picture Format: NTSC 16:9
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Region: 0 (Worldwide)
• Language: French (DVD audio)
• Subtitles: French, English, German, Japanese, Korean
• UPC: 0747313538850
• Filming Dates: 4 and 5 January 2015
• Recording Venue: Malmö Opera, Sweden
• Distributor: Naxos in association with Malmö Opera and Good Film & Post
• Release Year: 2018 (© 2018 Naxos Rights (Europe) Ltd – Made in Austria)

Overview

English Overview

Summoned to Paris in 1824 to revive its operatic culture, Gioachino Rossini became an innovator by venturing into opera comedy. Le Comte Ory, his final comic opera, revels in a risqué and farcical tale with vaudevillian roots. The plot centers on the villainous Count Ory as he schemes to seduce Countess Adèle while her husband is away on Crusade. This production is a vivid and colorful spectacle that blends witty disguises, humorous twists, and Rossini’s brilliantly orchestrated score—rich in both vocal fireworks and orchestral interplay.

In this acclaimed DVD production, the cast is led by Leonardo Ferrando (Count Ory), accompanied by Lars Arvidson (Tutor of Count Ory), Daniela Pini (Isolier), Igor Bakan (Raimbaud), and Erika Miklósa (Countess Adèle) among others. The Malmö Opera Orchestra and Chorus, under the energetic baton of conductor Tobias Ringborg, deliver an interpretation full of verve and precision. Stage direction by Linda Mallik, alongside creative contributions in set and costume design by Karin Betz and lighting by Mikael Sylvest, as well as choreography by Nathalie Ruiz, bring Rossini’s last comic opera to a dazzling live fruition.

Hungarian Overview (Áttekintés)

Gioachino Rossini-t 1824-ben behívták Párizsba, hogy új életet leheljenek az operakultúrába, és ebben az időszakban úttörő módon vált az opera komédia műfajának megteremtőjévé. Le Comte Ory – Rossini utolsó komikus operája – egy pikáns, farsangi történetet mesél el, melynek gyökerei a vaudeville színjátszásban keresendők. A cselekmény egy gonosz nemesről szól, aki megpróbálja elcsábítani Countess Adèle-t, miközben az asszony férje a keresztes hadjáratban tartózkodik. Ez a produkció élénk és színes látványvilágával, a humoros álcázásokkal és csavaros fordulatokkal, valamint Rossini zseniális zenéjével – mely a vokális bravúrokat és a zenekari összhangot egyaránt mesterien ötvözi – varázsolja el a nézőt.

Ebben a díjas DVD kiadásban Leonardo Ferrando alakítja a Count Ory szerepét, míg Lars Arvidson a tutor szerepében, Daniela Pini az Isolier-t, Igor Bakan pedig Raimbaudot testesíti meg; Erika Miklósa ragyog Countess Adèle szerepében. A Malmói Opera Zenekar és Kórus, Tobias Ringborg karmester vezetésével, energiával teli és precíz előadást nyújt. Linda Mallik rendezése, Karin Betz kreatív díszlettervezése, Mikael Sylvest fénytervezése, valamint Nathalie Ruiz koreográfiája mind hozzájárulnak ahhoz, hogy Rossini utolsó komikus operája élő és ragyogó előadássá váljon.

Product Features

Musical and Dramatic Highlights

• Innovative Operatic Comedy:
  • Rossini’s Le Comte Ory redeems its vaudevillian origins through clever disguises and sparkling humor, creating a score that is as witty as it is lavishly orchestrated.
• Stellar Vocal Performances:
  • Leonardo Ferrando shines in the role of Count Ory, supported by strong performances from Lars Arvidson, Daniela Pini, Igor Bakan, and Erika Miklósa.
• Dynamic Ensemble:
  • The Malmö Opera Orchestra and Chorus, under the guidance of Tobias Ringborg, deliver a robust, energetic, and precise musical interpretation.
• Impactful Stage Direction:
  • Directed by Linda Mallik, the production is noted for its imaginative live staging which optimally complements the farcical narrative of the opera.
• Creative Visual Presentation:
  • The design elements—including set, costumes (by Karin Betz), and lighting (by Mikael Sylvest)—enhance the evocative atmosphere of the show.
• Audiovisual Excellence:
  • Filmed in NTSC 16:9 format with high-quality PCM stereo sound, this DVD promises an immersive viewing experience enriched by multi-language subtitles (French, English, German, Japanese, Korean).

Critical and Collector Appeal

• Acclaimed Production:
  • Celebrated by reviewers for its vibrant energy, clever staging, and superb musical interpretation, Le Comte Ory stands as one of Rossini’s most delightfully entertaining operas.
• Historical Significance:
  • Reflecting Rossini’s innovative spirit and his role in pioneering opera comedy, this production remains an important cultural and artistic milestone.

Publishers & Rights

This DVD is a co-production by Naxos, in association with Malmö Opera and Good Film & Post. All rights are reserved for non-commercial private use only. Any public performance, broadcast, or reproduction of the material is strictly prohibited.

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Hungarian (Címkék):

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