Giuseppe Verdi: RIGOLETTO – Legendary Performances at Gran Teatre del Liceú 2004 DVD

Product Information

• Catalog Number: 109141
• UPC: 807280914191
• Product Type: DVD – Original Opera Recording
• Genre: Opera, Live Performance, Classical Music
• Original Language: Italian
• Subtitles: Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Catalan
• Running Time: 130 minutes
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Region Code: 0
• DVD Format: DVD 9 NTSC
• Publication Year: 2004 (Released by Arthaus Musik GmbH in 2015)

Overview

"Giuseppe Verdi: RIGOLETTO" presents a legendary performance captured live at the Gran Teatre del Liceú in Barcelona during 2004. This iconic production features international opera stars including Marcelo Álvarez as the Duke of Mantua, the celebrated Inva Mula as Gilda, and Carlos Álvarez whose portrayal of Rigoletto has been hailed as the perfect embodiment of Verdi’s complex court jester. With powerful direction by Graham Vick and masterful conducting by Jesús López-Cobos, the performance delivers both dramatic intensity and visual splendor, underscoring the opera house’s international standing in the world of classical music.

Product Features

• Stellar Cast & Creative Team:
  • Marcelo Álvarez: Duke of Mantua
  • Inva Mula: Gilda – A Verdi soprano par excellence
  • Carlos Álvarez: Rigoletto – Celebrated for a nuanced portrayal of Verdi’s iconic court jester
  • Julian Konstantinov & Nino Surguladze: Leading male roles
  • Stage Director: Graham Vick
  • Conductor: Jesús López-Cobos
• Orchestra & Chorus:
  • Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Gran Teatre del Liceú, renowned for their precision and expressiveness.
• Technical Excellence:
  • Enjoy rich, immersive sound in PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, or DTS 5.1 formats.
  • High-quality 16:9 picture format enhances the visual experience.
• Subtitles:
  • Multiple subtitle options (Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Catalan) allow for a broader audience reach.
• Co-Production:
  • A co-production of the Gran Teatre del Liceú with Teatro Real (Madrid), Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, and Teatro Massimo (Palermo).

Interesting Facts

Unique Performance Elements

• Iconic Interpretations:
  • Marcelo Álvarez delivers a mesmerizing performance as the Duke of Mantua, while Inva Mula shines as Gilda, embodying the quintessential Verdi soprano.
• Dramatic Vision:
  • The production, directed by Graham Vick and enhanced by Paul Brown’s sets and costumes, emphasizes conceptual storytelling over literal representation, creating a captivating theatrical experience.
• International Collaboration:
  • This DVD showcases a stellar collaboration among world-renowned opera houses and artists, reinforcing the Gran Teatre del Liceú’s reputation as a global hub for opera excellence.

Publishers

Published by Arthaus Musik GmbH in 2015. This DVD is a co-production involving the Gran Teatre del Liceú, Teatro Real (Madrid), Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, and Teatro Massimo. All rights reserved.

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