Giuseppe Verdi - Otello: Macerata Opera Festival DVD

UPC: 8007144377670

Product Features

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Libretto: Arrigo Boito
• Edition: Casa Ricordi, Milano
• Opera: Otello, Opera in Four Acts
• Cast:Orchestra: Fondazione Orchestra Regionale delle Marche
  • Otello: Stuart Neill
  • Desdemona: Jessica Nuccio
  • Iago: Roberto Frontali
  • Cassio: Davide Giusti
• Conductor: Riccardo Frizza
• Chorus: Coro Lirico Marchigiano Vincenzo Bellini
• Chorus Master: Carlo Morganti
• Children’s Choir: Pueri Cantores "D. Zamberletti"
• Chorus Master: Gian Luca Paolucci
• Stage Band: Complesso di Palcoscenico Banda "Salvadei"
• Director and Set Designer: Paco Azorín
• Costume Designer: Ana Garay
• Lighting Designer: Albert Faura
• Choreography and Stage Combat: Carlos Martos
• Video Maker: Pedro Chamizo
• Video Director: Tiziano Mancini
• Location: Recorded at Macerata Opera Festival, Arena Sferisterio, July-August 2017
• Duration: 145 minutes
• Format: Double-layer DVD, NTSC, all regions
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM 2.0
• Subtitles: Available

Overview

Experience the dramatic intensity of Verdi's Otello in this spectacular production from the Macerata Opera Festival. Conducted by Riccardo Frizza and directed by Paco Azorín, this 2017 performance, recorded live at the stunning Arena Sferisterio, features a world-class cast including Stuart Neill as Otello, Jessica Nuccio as Desdemona, and Roberto Frontali as Iago.

Verdi’s Otello, with its gripping storyline of jealousy and betrayal, is brought to life through powerful performances, evocative set design, and dynamic stage direction. The production also incorporates expert choreography and meticulously crafted combat scenes, making this a visually captivating and musically moving experience. The orchestral and choral performances, led by the Fondazione Orchestra Regionale delle Marche and Coro Lirico Marchigiano Vincenzo Bellini, enhance the emotional depth of the opera.

Interesting Facts

• Verdi’s Otello is one of the greatest masterpieces of Italian opera, known for its complex orchestration and deep exploration of human emotions.
• This 2017 Macerata Opera Festival production stands out for its innovative staging, combining modern design with traditional opera elements to bring a fresh perspective to the classic story.
• Stuart Neill, renowned for his powerful tenor voice, delivers a moving portrayal of Otello, capturing the tragic hero’s descent into jealousy.
• The Arena Sferisterio, an open-air theatre in Macerata, provides a grand and atmospheric backdrop for this performance, adding to the drama and intensity of Verdi’s work.
• The production was a co-production with the Festival Castell de Peralada, demonstrating the collaborative spirit of European opera festivals.

Publishers

• Published by: Dynamic Srl, Italy
• Video Production: Dynamic Opera and Classical Music
• DVD Design and Development: Jotunnes Mutter, msm-studios GmbH

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