Description

Giuseppe Verdi - La Traviata - DVD (Staged by Rolando Villazón)

UPC: 0814337015370

Product Features

Title: La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi
Starring: Olga Peretyatko as Violetta Valéry, Atalla Ayan as Alfredo Germont, Simone Piazzola as Giorgio Germont
Conductor: Pablo Heras-Casado (Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble)
Chorus: Balthasar-Neumann-Chor, directed by Detlef Bratschke
Stage Director: Rolando Villazón
Set Design: Johannes Leiacker
Costume Design: Thibault Vancraenenbroeck
Lighting Design: Davy Cunningham
Choreography: Philippe Giraudeau
Recording: Live at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, Germany, May 2015
Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
Format: DVD, NTSC, Region Code: Worldwide
Sound: DTS 5.1, PCM Stereo
Total Running Time: 139 minutes
High Definition: Yes

Overview

La Traviata, one of Giuseppe Verdi's most beloved operas, is brought to life in this stunning production staged by renowned tenor and director Rolando Villazón. Performed live at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, this production is a visual and emotional feast, with opulent stage settings and captivating performances. Olga Peretyatko shines as Violetta, delivering a heartfelt and nuanced portrayal of the ill-fated courtesan. Her partner, Atalla Ayan as Alfredo, brings warmth and depth to the role, while Simone Piazzola’s portrayal of Giorgio Germont adds a robust sense of "Italianità" to the stage.

Villazón's direction has been praised for its narrative clarity and dramatic intensity. The production blends modern flair with traditional grandeur, enhanced by the exquisite costume designs of Thibault Vancraenenbroeck and atmospheric lighting by Davy Cunningham. Under the baton of Pablo Heras-Casado, the Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble delivers a vibrant and dynamic rendition of Verdi’s iconic score.

Interesting Facts

This production of La Traviata marked Villazón's return to directing, earning acclaim for his visually rich and emotionally charged interpretation.
Olga Peretyatko, who plays Violetta, is an internationally celebrated soprano known for her dynamic range and expressive performances.
The Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble, conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado, is renowned for their historically informed performances and versatile repertoire.
Verdi's La Traviata, composed in 1853, remains one of the most performed operas worldwide and is admired for its beautiful arias and deeply emotional story.
The production's vibrant costumes, designed by Thibault Vancraenenbroeck, blend 19th-century elegance with a modern edge, adding to the visual appeal of the performance.