Description
Giuseppe Verdi - Il trovatore (DVD) - Opus Arte
UPC: 0809478012627
Product Features
- Title: Il trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
- Format: DVD
- Performance by: Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House
- Conductor: Richard Farnes
- Stage Director: David Bösch
- Main Cast:Language: Sung in Italian
- Gregory Kunde (Manrico)
- Lianna Haroutounian (Leonora)
- Vitaliy Bilyy (Count di Luna)
- Anita Rachvelishvili (Azucena)
- Alexander Tsymbalyuk (Ferrando)
- Francesca Chiejina (Ines)
- Samuel Sakker (Ruiz)
- Subtitles: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean
- Audio: LPCM 2.0, DTS Digital Surround
- Extras:Running Time: Approx. 142 minutes (Opera), plus extras
- Introduction to Il trovatore
- Interview with Patrick Bannwart (Set & Video Designer)
- Cast Gallery
- Region: All regions (NTSC format)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic widescreen
- Publisher: Opus Arte, in co-production with Oper Frankfurt
Overview
This stunning production of Verdi's Il trovatore at the Royal Opera House, directed by David Bösch, vividly brings to life the intense drama of passion, vengeance, and destiny. Il trovatore is one of Verdi's most dramatic operas, with a powerful score that underscores the tragedy of love caught in a web of political rivalry and personal vendettas.
The production features a stellar cast led by Gregory Kunde as the heroic Manrico, with Lianna Haroutounian praised for her portrayal of the devoted Leonora. Vitaliy Bilyy brings a chilling presence as the jealous Count di Luna, while Anita Rachvelishvili's portrayal of Azucena, the tormented gypsy, adds a haunting depth to the narrative. Conductor Richard Farnes masterfully guides the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House through Verdi's thrilling score.
Interesting Facts
- Il trovatore premiered in 1853 and is part of Verdi's middle period, showcasing his mastery of operatic drama and orchestration.
- Lianna Haroutounian’s portrayal of Leonora was lauded as “devastatingly powerful” by WhatsOnStage, while Opera Online called the performance "outstanding."
- The opera’s famous “Anvil Chorus” (Vedi! le fosche notturne) is one of the most recognizable pieces in all of opera.
- Gregory Kunde, a celebrated tenor, is known for his ability to tackle both bel canto and Verdi's dramatic roles, bringing great versatility to his performance as Manrico.
- The atmospheric staging by David Bösch is set against a backdrop of fire and war, adding to the opera’s themes of love, revenge, and tragedy.
- Anita Rachvelishvili, one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, gives a gripping portrayal of Azucena, one of Verdi’s most complex characters.
Track Listing
Main Characters:
- Manrico – Gregory Kunde
- Leonora – Lianna Haroutounian
- Count di Luna – Vitaliy Bilyy
- Azucena – Anita Rachvelishvili
- Ferrando – Alexander Tsymbalyuk
- Ines – Francesca Chiejina
- Ruiz – Samuel Sakker
Publishers
- Label: Opus Arte
- Co-Production: Oper Frankfurt, Royal Opera House
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