Description
Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovatore (DVD)
UPC: 4058407093343
Product Features
- Format: DVD, Dual Layer
- Performance: Il Trovatore, live from the Vienna State Opera, 1978
- Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
- Libretto: Salvatore Cammarano & Leone Emanuele Bardare
- Orchestra and Chorus: Vienna State Opera
- Conductor & Stage Director: Herbert von Karajan
- Chorus Master: Helmuth Froschauer
- Set Design: Teo Otto
- Costume Design: Georges Wakhevitsch
- Lighting: Robert Stangl
- Adapted for TV by: Günther Schneider-Siemssen
- Principal Cast:Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
- Il Conte di Luna: Piero Cappuccilli
- Leonora: Raina Kabaivanska
- Azucena: Fiorenza Cossotto
- Manrico: Plácido Domingo
- Ferrando: José van Dam
- Ines: Maria Venuti
- Ruiz: Heinz Zednik
- Un vecchio zingaro: Karl Caslavsky
- Un messo: Ewald Aichberger
- Subtitle Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese
- Menu Language: English
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
- Running Time: 151 minutes
- Production: ORF
Overview
This DVD presents a legendary performance of Verdi’s Il Trovatore from the Vienna State Opera in 1978, conducted and staged by the iconic Herbert von Karajan. Known for his profound understanding of Verdi’s music, Karajan not only conducted this powerful opera but also took on the role of stage director, ensuring a cohesive and immersive experience.
The production features a stellar cast, including Plácido Domingo as Manrico, who stepped in after the original tenor, Franco Bonisolli, famously left the production in a dramatic exit. Raina Kabaivanska delivers a captivating performance as Leonora, with Piero Cappuccilli as Il Conte di Luna, and Fiorenza Cossotto as the tragic Azucena. The production is noted for its intense drama, rich orchestration, and the passionate performances of its lead singers.
Interesting Facts
- Scandalous Background: The original tenor, Franco Bonisolli, dramatically exited the production during a rehearsal, throwing his sword at Karajan before storming off. He was replaced by Plácido Domingo, who delivered a remarkable performance under pressure.
- Karajan’s Dual Role: Herbert von Karajan not only conducted the opera but also directed the stage production, showcasing his versatility and deep connection to the work.
- Historic Performance: This 1978 performance is considered one of the definitive productions of Il Trovatore, combining Karajan’s meticulous direction with the exceptional talents of the Vienna State Opera ensemble.
Publishers
- Publisher: Arthaus Musik
- Country of Release: Austria
- Website: www.arthaus-musik.com
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