Description

Giuseppe Verdi - Luisa Miller (Malmö Opera, 2012) - DVD

UPC: 0807280168891

Product Features

Title: Giuseppe Verdi - Luisa Miller
Conductor: Michael Güttler
Stage Director: Stefano Vizioli
Chorus Master: Elisabeth Boström
Set Design: Cristian Taraborrelli
Costume Design: Anna Maria Heinrich
Lighting Design: Guido Petzold
Cast:Orchestra & Chorus: Malmö Opera Orchestra and Chorus
- Olesya Golovneva as Luisa Miller
- Vladislav Sulimsky as Miller
- Taras Shtonda as Count Walter
- Luc Robert as Rodolfo
- Ivonne Fuchs as Federica
- Lars Arvidson as Wurm
- Emma Lyrén as Laura
Language: Sung in Italian (Original)
Subtitles: Italian, English, German, French, Korean
Picture Format: 16:9 NTSC
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
Region Code: 0 (Region-free)
Running Time: 152 minutes
Number of Discs: 1 DVD
Recorded: Live from Malmö Opera, Sweden, 2012
Production: Monarda Arts in association with Malmö Opera and Arthaus Musik, 2013

Overview

Giuseppe Verdi's Luisa Miller is a poignant melodrama that explores themes of love, betrayal, and sacrifice. This 2012 production from Malmö Opera, conducted by Michael Güttler and directed by Stefano Vizioli, brings Verdi's tragic tale to life with a stellar cast led by Olesya Golovneva as Luisa Miller and Luc Robert as Rodolfo. Set against a backdrop inspired by Friedrich von Schiller's play Kabale und Liebe, this production showcases the powerful emotional depth of Verdi’s music. The Malmö Opera Chorus and Orchestra deliver a performance that has been praised for its vocal excellence and dramatic intensity.

Interesting Facts

Inspired by Schiller: The libretto, written by Salvatore Cammarano, is based on Friedrich von Schiller's play Kabale und Liebe, a significant work that delves into the struggles between social classes and personal desires, themes that are masterfully echoed in Verdi's music.
Critical Acclaim: The production received high praise from critics, with Skånska Dagbladet calling it "one of the best casts we have heard in many years," and Svenska Dagbladet describing it as "a celebration of voices" and "as exciting as a Hollywood film."
Stunning Visuals: The stage design by Cristian Taraborrelli and the lighting by Guido Petzold create a visually striking atmosphere that complements the dramatic tension of the opera, enhancing the emotional experience for the audience.

Track Listing

Act I:
- Introduction and Duet: "Lo vidi e 'l primo palpito"
- Miller's Warning
- Rodolfo's Declaration of Love
Act II:
- The Plot Unfolds
- Luisa's Heartbreak
- The Confrontation between Miller and Count Walter
Act III:
- The Tragic Conclusion
- Luisa’s Sacrifice
- The Final Reconciliation