Giuseppe Verdi: Aida - Teatro alla Scala (DVD)

UPC: 0814337013226

Product Features

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
• Opera: Aida
• Conductor: Zubin Mehta
• Chorus & Orchestra: Coro e Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala
• Cast:Stage Director: Peter Stein
  • Aida: Kristin Lewis
  • Amneris: Anita Rachvelishvili
  • Radames: Fabio Sartori
  • Amonasro: George Gagnidze
  • Ramfis: Matti Salminen
  • Il Re: Carlo Colombara
  • Messaggero: Azer Rza-Zada
  • La Gran Sacerdotessa: Chiara Isotton
• Set Designer: Ferdinand Wögerbauer
• Costume Designer: Nana Cecchi
• Lighting Designer: Joachim Barth
• Choreographer: Massimiliano Volpini
• Video Director: Tiziano Mancini
• Picture Format: NTSC, High Definition
• Sound Formats: Dolby Digital Stereo, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: Italian, German, English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
• Running Time: 151 minutes
• Region Code: All Regions

Overview

Giuseppe Verdi’s iconic opera Aida, performed at Teatro alla Scala, is brought to life under the masterful direction of Zubin Mehta with a stellar cast. In this new production directed by legendary stage director Peter Stein, the story of love, betrayal, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt is transformed into a visually striking and emotionally powerful experience.

Kristin Lewis delivers a breathtaking performance as the enslaved Ethiopian princess Aida, while Anita Rachvelishvili shines as the conflicted princess Amneris. Fabio Sartori portrays the heroic yet torn general Radames, and George Gagnidze is commanding as Amonasro, Aida’s father. The performance, captured in high definition, showcases Teatro alla Scala's world-renowned ensemble and the grandeur of Verdi’s epic masterpiece.

Interesting Facts

• This production is praised for its visually minimalist yet emotionally charged staging, with Peter Stein focusing on the human drama at the core of the story.
• Zubin Mehta, a Verdi specialist, conducts the orchestra with passion and precision, bringing out the full depth of Verdi's rich score.
• Teatro alla Scala is considered the "home" of Verdi, and any production of Aida at this historic venue is met with high expectations from its discerning audience.
• The ballet sequences are performed by the students of the Ballet Academy of Teatro alla Scala, directed by Frédéric Olivieri.

Publishers

• Produced by: Unitel Classica and Servus TV in cooperation with Fondazione Teatro alla Scala
• Release Year: 2016

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