La Clemenza di Tito - Glyndebourne Festival Opera 1991

Product Details

• UPC: 4006680104065
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Libretto: Pietro Metastasio and Caterino Mazzolà
• Genre: Opera
• Format: DVD PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Label: Arthaus Musik
• Release date: 1991

Product Specifications

• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Language: Italian
• Subtitle Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Spanish
• Region Code: 2, 5
• Running Time: 143 minutes

Overview

La Clemenza di Tito (The Clemency of Titus) is an opera seria in two acts, composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The libretto, written by Pietro Metastasio and Caterino Mazzolà, is based on historical events surrounding the Roman Emperor Titus. This production, recorded at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera in 1991, features newly composed secco recitatives by Stephen Oliver, commissioned by Glyndebourne.

The opera explores themes of power, mercy, and redemption, as the virtuous Titus grapples with betrayal and political intrigue. The Glyndebourne production is renowned for its exquisite musical performances and thought-provoking stage direction by Nicholas Hytner.

Cast and Crew

• Conductor: Andrew Davis
• Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
• Chorus Master: David Angus
• Director: Nicholas Hytner
• Designer: David Fielding
• Lighting Designer: Jean Kalman
• Movement Director: Jane Gibson
• Cast: Philip Langridge (Tito), Ashley Putnam (Sesto), Diana Montague (Vitellia), Martine Mahé (Annio), Elzbieta Szmytka (Servilia), Peter Rose (Publio)

Interesting Facts

• La Clemenza di Tito was Mozart's final opera, composed just months before his death.
• The Glyndebourne production features newly composed secco recitatives by Stephen Oliver, adding a unique touch to this classic opera.
• This recording was part of a collaboration between BBC TV, RM Arts, and Glyndebourne Productions, sponsored by IBM United Kingdom Trust.