La clemenza di Tito by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – A Profound Opera on DVD

UPC: 807280200997

Product Features

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Opera: La clemenza di Tito
• Performers:Conductor: Arnold Östman
  • Stefan Dahlberg as Tito
  • Anita Soldh as Vitellia
  • Lani Poulson as Sesto
  • Pia-Marie Nilsson as Servilia
  • Maria Höglind as Annio
  • Jerker Arvidson as Publio
• Orchestra: Chorus and Orchestra of the Drottningholm Court Theatre
• Stage Direction: Göran Järvefelt
• Costumes: Börje Edh and Göran Järvefelt
• Production: Directed and produced for TV by Thomas Olofsson; Co-produced with SVT1, Drottningholm Court Theatre Production AB, and RM Arts
• Format: DVD Video, NTSC, Dual Layer Format
• Sound: PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Subtitles: Available in Italian, German, French, English, and Spanish
• Language: Menu languages in German, French, English, and Spanish
• Running Time: 128 minutes
• Release Year: 1987
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH, Leipzig

Overview

Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito is a powerful exploration of mercy, justice, and betrayal. This DVD captures the 1987 performance at the Drottningholm Court Theatre, bringing together a stellar cast under the baton of Arnold Östman. With Stefan Dahlberg in the title role of Emperor Tito, the production is notable for its historical authenticity and emotional depth, offering a profound operatic experience. The libretto, written by Caterino Mazzola based on Pietro Metastasio's text, is masterfully brought to life in this visually and musically compelling performance.

Interesting Facts

• La clemenza di Tito was composed by Mozart in 1791, the same year as The Magic Flute, and is considered one of his last operas.
• The opera was commissioned to celebrate the coronation of Emperor Leopold II as King of Bohemia, symbolizing the virtues of mercy and forgiveness.
• The Drottningholm Court Theatre is renowned for its meticulous recreations of 18th-century performances, using period-appropriate instruments and staging.
• This production was co-produced by several international broadcasters, highlighting the enduring global appeal of Mozart's works.
• Arnold Östman, the conductor, is widely recognized for his work in historically informed performance practices, especially with Mozart’s operas.

Track Listing

1. Overture
2. Act I
   • "Come ti piace imponi" – Tito
   • "Deh, se piacer mi vuoi" – Vitellia
   • "Parto, parto, ma tu ben mio" – Sesto
   • "Ah, perdona al primo affetto" – Annio, Servilia
   • "Deh, prendi un dolce amplesso" – Tito, Sesto
3. Act II
   • "Se al volto mai ti senti" – Vitellia
   • "Tardi s'avvede d'un tradimento" – Publio
   • "S'altro che lagrime" – Servilia
   • "Non più di fiori" – Vitellia
   • "Tu, è ver, m'assolvi, Augusto" – Full Ensemble

Publishers

• Arthaus Musik GmbH
• SVT1
• RM Arts

Hashtags

#LaClemenzaDiTito #MozartOpera #ClassicalMusic #ArthausMusik #DrottningholmTheatre #OperaDVD #MozartFans