Description
Giuseppe Verdi - Luisa Miller (DVD Video)
UPC: 807280168891
Product Features
- Title: Giuseppe Verdi - Luisa Miller
- Artists: Olesya Golovneva (Luisa Miller), Vladislav Sulimsky (Miller), Taras Shtonda (Count Walter), Luc Robert (Rodolfo), Ivonne Fuchs (Federica), Lars Arvidson (Wurm), Emma Lyren (Laura)
- Conductor: Michael Güttler
- Orchestra: Malmö Opera Orchestra
- Chorus: Malmö Opera Chorus
- Stage Director: Stefano Vizioli
- Set Designer: Cristian Taraborrelli
- Costume Designer: Elisabeth Boström
- Lighting Designer: Guido Petzold
- Chorus Master: Anna Maria Heinreich
- Director for TV and Video: Dirk Simon
- Format: DVD Video, NTSC
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitle Languages: Italian (Original Language), English, German, French, Korean
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Running Time: 152 minutes
- Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
Overview
Giuseppe Verdi's Luisa Miller is a tragic melodrama that explores themes of love, betrayal, and power. This DVD presents a breathtaking live performance from Malmö Opera, Sweden, in 2012, featuring the powerful voices of Olesya Golovneva as Luisa and Vladislav Sulimsky as Miller. Conducted by Michael Güttler, this production is praised for its exceptional cast and the emotional depth brought to Verdi’s music.
Under the direction of Stefano Vizioli, this production captures the tragic beauty of Verdi's work, with Cristian Taraborrelli’s set design and Elisabeth Boström’s costumes creating a visually stunning experience. The lighting design by Guido Petzold enhances the dramatic atmosphere, making this performance as thrilling as a Hollywood film.
The Malmö Opera Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of Michael Güttler and Anna Maria Heinreich, deliver a performance that resonates with intensity and passion, making this a must-have for opera lovers and Verdi enthusiasts.
Interesting Facts
- Luisa Miller is based on Friedrich von Schiller's play Kabale und Liebe (Intrigue and Love), with a libretto by Salvatore Cammarano. It premiered in 1849 and is one of Verdi's early masterpieces.
- Olesya Golovneva, in the title role, has been celebrated for her portrayal of Luisa, bringing a delicate balance of innocence and emotional depth to the character.
- The production received rave reviews, with Svenska Dagbladet calling it "a celebration of voices" and Expressen praising it as a "singing extravaganza."
- Malmö Opera, known for its high production standards, provides a beautiful setting for this tragic story, adding to the opera's emotional impact.
Track Listing
- Act I: Introduction and Aria - Luisa
- Act I: Duet - Luisa and Miller
- Act II: Ensemble - Luisa, Rodolfo, Count Walter
- Act III: Finale - Luisa, Miller, and Chorus
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik GmbH
- Malmö Opera
Hashtags
#GiuseppeVerdi #LuisaMiller #OperaDVD #MalmöOpera #OlesyaGolovneva #VladislavSulimsky #ClassicalMusic #ArthausMusik #ItalianOpera
