Joseph Haydn - Il mondo della luna - DVD & Blu-ray (Conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt)

UPC: 814337010362

Product Features

• Title: Il mondo della luna by Joseph Haydn
• Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Concentus Musicus Wien)
• Staged by: Tobias Moretti (Theater an der Wien)
• Singers: Dietrich Henschel, Bernard Richter, Vivica Genaux, Christina Landshamer, Anja Nina Bahrmann, Maite Beaumont, Markus Schäfer
• Video Director: Felix Breisach
• Costume Design: Heidi Hackl
• Set Design: Renate Martin & Andreas Donhauser
• Lighting Design: Olaf Winter
• Recorded: Theater an der Wien
• Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish
• Format: DVD & Blu-ray, NTSC, Region Code: Worldwide
• Sound: DTS 5.0, PCM Stereo
• Total Running Time: 192 minutes (Opera: 167 mins, Bonus: 25 mins)
• High Definition: Yes

Overview

Il mondo della luna is Joseph Haydn’s delightful opera, fusing satire, comedy, and even science fiction elements into a captivating tale. Set to a libretto by Carlo Goldoni, the opera tells the story of Buonafede, a gullible man who believes he's been transported to the moon. Under the direction of Tobias Moretti, this production transforms Haydn’s charming and whimsical score into a magical experience, complete with fantasy costumes and creative set designs.

The opera was staged at the renowned Theater an der Wien in celebration of Haydn’s anniversary and Nikolaus Harnoncourt’s 80th birthday. Harnoncourt’s interpretation, brought to life by the historically-informed Concentus Musicus Wien, received rave reviews for its energy and wit. The opera's vivid performances by Dietrich Henschel, Bernard Richter, Vivica Genaux, and Christina Landshamer elevate the playful nature of the score, combining excellent vocal performances with credible acting. As Financial Times praised, "Harnoncourt on top form."

Interesting Facts

• This production of Il mondo della luna was part of a celebration marking both Joseph Haydn's anniversary and Nikolaus Harnoncourt’s 80th birthday in 2009.
• The opera is based on Carlo Goldoni’s comedy, blending satire and fantasy, making it one of Haydn’s most engaging works.
• Tobias Moretti, a well-known actor and director, brought a theatrical and fairy-tale-like quality to the staging, making this production both a visual and musical treat.
• Nikolaus Harnoncourt, a pioneer in historically informed performance, conducts the Concentus Musicus Wien in a lively, period-authentic performance, praised for its brilliant execution.
• The opera's theme of space travel and deception remains relevant even today, blending 18th-century charm with modern humor.

Track Listing (Timings Approximate)

1. Act I: The Deception Begins – 60 mins
2. Act II: Life on the Moon – 52 mins
3. Act III: The Final Revelation – 55 mins
4. Bonus Feature: Interviews and Behind-the-Scenes – 25 mins

Publishers

• UNITEL CLASSICA
• ORF
• Theater an der Wien

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