Description

Gioachino Rossini – L'Equivoco Stravagante | Opera (DVD-Video)

Product Information

Title: Gioachino Rossini – L'Equivoco Stravagante
Format: DVD, DVD-Video (1 Disc)
UPC: 8007144336103
Label: Dynamic (33610 DYNA)
Country: Made in Austria, EU
Released: 2009
Genre: Classical / Opera
Style: Dramma giocoso per musica in two acts
Running Time: 142 minutes
Subtitles: Available
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Video Format: NTSC / Colour
Audio: Dolby Digital, LINEAR PCM 2.0

Overview

"L'Equivoco Stravagante" is an original DVD recording of Gioachino Rossini’s spirited dramma giocoso in two acts, with a libretto by Gaetano Gasbarri. This production, presented by the Rossini Opera Festival and produced in collaboration with the Rossini Foundation and Universal Music Publishing Ricordi, vividly brings to life a timeless comic opera. The plot humorously centers on a young girl's defiance of marrying a traditional, boastful rich suitor. Instead, she prefers a modest, timid young man. To repel the unwanted admirer, an ingenious ruse is employed, suggesting that the girl is, in fact, a castrated youth—a “mesico” in the euphemistic parlance of the time. Rossini’s brilliant musical invention—rich in melodic invention, frenzied rhythm, and musical electricity—serves as the perfect backdrop for Gasbarri’s witty, modern libretto filled with neologisms and double entendres.

Synopsis

Set against the vibrant atmosphere of the Rossini Opera Festival, this production captures both the exuberance and the ironic twists of Gasbarri's libretto. With its bold language and playful dramatics, the opera not only pays homage to Rossini’s genius but also projects the composer’s art toward a timeless, global appeal.

Product Features

Authentic Production:
- Original DVD recording produced by the Rossini Foundation in collaboration with Universal Music Publishing Ricordi.
- Double-layer disc feature ensures a seamless viewing experience, with a minor pause during layer changes.
Creative Team & Performers:
- Conductor: Umberto Benedetti Michelangeli, leading the Orchestra Haydn di Bolzano e Trento
- Chorus Master: Pavel Vanek, with the Prague Chamber Choir
- Director: Emilio Sagi
- Set & Costume Designer: Pepa Ojanguren
- Graphic & Light Design: Francesco Calcagnini and Guido Levi
- Featured Soloists: Marina Prudenskaja, Bruno De Simone, Marco Vinco, Dmitry Korchak, Amanda Forsythe
- Additional Musicians: Harpsichord by Carmen Santoro; Cello continuo by Paolo Pecci
- Video Direction: Davide Mancini
Technical Excellence:
- Recorded in high definition with Dolby Digital sound ensuring an immersive operatic experience.
- Presented in a vibrant 16:9 colour format that honors the festival’s dynamic staging.

Interesting Facts

A Bold Reinterpretation of Classic Themes

Innovative Libretto:
Gaetano Gasbarri’s text offers a playful twist on conventional operatic tropes, featuring bold neologisms and double meanings that add a modern sensibility to Rossini’s classic musical style.
Dramatic Staging:
The production cleverly stages the conflict between societal expectations and individual desire, as the young heroine subverts the norm by rejecting a traditional, affluent suitor in favor of true, albeit unconventional, love.
Musical Brilliance:
Rossini’s score, noted for its energetic rhythms and inventive melodies, propelled the composer to worldwide fame within months of its debut—a legacy that continues to captivate opera enthusiasts.
Festival Prestige:
This DVD is part of the celebrated Rossini Opera Festival’s offerings, a hallmark of artistic excellence and innovation in the world of classical music.

Publishers

This DVD is produced and distributed by Dynamic SRL. The content is licensed for non-commercial private use only. Any public performance, broadcast, or reproduction in any form is strictly prohibited.
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