Description
Il Turco in Italia: Live from Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova, 2009 | Gioachino Rossini
Product Features
- Format: DVD, NTSC, Dual Layer
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Subtitles: IT (Original Language), GB (English), DE (German), FR (French), ES (Spanish)
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Running Time: 162 minutes
- UPC: 807280139198
- Release Year: 2010
Overview
This DVD captures a spirited performance of Gioachino Rossini's opera buffa "Il Turco in Italia" at the Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova in 2009. With Jonathan Webb conducting the Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Carlo Felice, and a cast featuring Simone Alaimo, Myrto Papatanasiu, and Bruno de Simone, this production offers a delightful rendition of Rossini's comedic masterpiece. Directed for TV and video by Andrea Dorigo, this co-production with RAI TRE and RAI TRADE brings Rossini's vibrant characters and complex romantic entanglements to life.
Key Credits
- Conductor: Jonathan Webb
- Stage Director: Egisto Marcucci
- Principal Cast: Simone Alaimo as Selim, Myrto Papatanasiu as Donna Fiorilla, Bruno de Simone as Don Geronio, Antonino Siragusa as Don Narciso
- Chorus Master: Ciro Visco
Special Features
- Expertly directed for television, this DVD provides an intimate look at Rossini's opera, showcasing the intricacies of the performance, including set and costume designs by Emanuele Luzzati and Santuzza Calì, respectively.
- The production features choreography and mimic art by Giovanni Di Cicco, enhancing the opera's dynamic storytelling and comedic elements.
Collector's Note
"Il Turco in Italia" is known for its humorous plot, intricate music, and the brilliant way it showcases Rossini's compositional genius. This live recording from Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova is an essential addition for opera enthusiasts and collectors, offering a fresh perspective on a beloved work.
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