Description

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.