Giuseppe Verdi: Nabucco - Live from Rotterdam (2001) - DVD

UPC: 4028951891405

Product Features

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Performers:Recording Venue: Live recording from the Ahoy' Arena, Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Nabucco: Michele Kalmandi
  • Abigaille: Gabriella Morigi
  • Zaccaria: Harry Peeters
  • Ismaele: Felipe Rojas
  • Chorus: Opera in Ahoy' Choir
  • Orchestra: The Netherlands Ballet Orchestra
  • Conductor: Walter Attanasi
• Date of Performance: January 27, 2001
• Special Notes: Performed on the 100th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi’s death, this grand production of Nabucco commemorates Verdi’s legacy, showcasing one of his earliest operatic triumphs.
• Language: Sung in Italian
• Subtitles: German (D), English (GB), French (FR), Italian (L), Spanish (SP), Dutch (NL)
• Sound Formats: Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9, Colour PAL
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Running Time: 125 minutes
• Publisher: Inspire Productions

Overview

This spectacular live performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s "Nabucco" was recorded at the Ahoy' Arena in Rotterdam on January 27, 2001—exactly 100 years after the death of Verdi, one of Italy’s most beloved composers. This monumental production was chosen to pay tribute to the composer with one of his greatest works, Nabucco, Verdi’s first major operatic success, which tells the biblical story of the Hebrews' exile and the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar (Nabucco).

Featuring powerful performances by Michele Kalmandi as Nabucco, Gabriella Morigi as the vengeful Abigaille, and Harry Peeters as Zaccaria, this opera captures the grandeur of Verdi's composition. Under the baton of Walter Attanasi, the Netherlands Ballet Orchestra brings to life Verdi’s dramatic score, while the Opera in Ahoy' Choir delivers a stirring rendition of the famous "Va, pensiero," the Hebrew slaves' chorus.

Interesting Facts

• "Nabucco" was Verdi's third opera and his first major success, debuting in 1842 at La Scala in Milan. The opera cemented his reputation as one of Italy’s greatest composers.
• The iconic chorus "Va, pensiero", which expresses the Hebrews' longing for their homeland, has become one of Verdi’s most famous pieces, and is often associated with Italian unification and freedom.
• The Ahoy' Arena in Rotterdam, typically a venue for large-scale concerts and events, provided a grand setting for this operatic production, making it a memorable and visually striking performance.
• This production was staged on the 100th anniversary of Verdi's death, which was commemorated worldwide with performances of his operas, making this 2001 production historically significant.
• Gabriella Morigi delivers a powerful performance as Abigaille, one of the most demanding soprano roles in the Verdi repertoire, known for its challenging vocal range and intense dramatic requirements.

Track Listing

1. Act I: The Hebrew slaves, Nabucco's conquest, and Abigaille's jealousy.
2. Act II: Nabucco’s descent into madness and Abigaille's ruthless ambitions.
3. Act III: The Hebrews' prayer, "Va, pensiero," and Nabucco’s eventual redemption.
4. Act IV: Nabucco's repentance and the defeat of Abigaille.

Publishers

• Inspire Productions
• Filmexpress

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