La finta giardiniera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – A Delightful Opera on DVD

UPC: 807280200799

Product Features

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Opera: La finta giardiniera
• Performers:Conductor: Arnold Östman
  • Britt-Marie Aruhn as La Marchesa Violante/Sandrina
  • Stuart Kale as Don Anchise, Podestà di Lagonero
  • Richard Croft as Il Contino Belfiore
  • Eva Pilat as Arminda
  • Annika Skoglund as Il Cavaliere Ramiro
  • Ann Christine Biel as Serpetta
  • Petteri Salomaa as Roberto/Nardo
• Orchestra: Chorus and Orchestra of the Drottningholm Court Theatre
• Stage Direction: Rungan Jarvefelt
• Costumes: Bör Ran Jarvefelt
• Production: Directed by Thomas Olofsson; Co-produced with Bayerischer Rundfunk, Drottningholm Court Theatre, Swedish Television/Channel 1, SBS Australia, TV 2 Denmark, 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: 150 minutes
• Release Year: 1988
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH, a Kinowelt Group Company

Overview

Experience Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's La finta giardiniera, an enchanting opera filled with love, disguise, and mistaken identities. This DVD captures a vibrant performance from 1988 at the historic Drottningholm Court Theatre, featuring an exceptional cast led by Britt-Marie Aruhn and Stuart Kale. Conducted by the renowned Arnold Östman, this production blends exquisite music and dynamic performances, offering viewers a captivating rendition of Mozart’s comedic masterpiece.

Interesting Facts

• La finta giardiniera is one of Mozart's early operas, composed when he was just 18 years old.
• The opera is known for its playful exploration of themes such as love and disguise, which are recurrent motifs in Mozart's later works.
• The libretto was penned by Giuseppe Petrosellini, and the opera was first performed in 1775 in Munich.
• This performance was co-produced by several major European broadcasters, showcasing the international appeal and timelessness of Mozart's music.
• The Drottningholm Court Theatre is famed for its authentic 18th-century productions, using period instruments and stage practices, providing a unique historical context to this recording.

Track Listing

1. Overture
2. Act I
   • "Che lieto giorno" – Ensemble
   • "Dentro il mio petto" – Sandrina
   • "Una voce m’ha colpito" – Belfiore
   • "Con un vezzo all’italiana" – Serpetta
   • "Chi vuol godere il mondo" – Nardo
3. Act II
   • "Crudeli, fermate" – Ramiro
   • "Appena mi vedon" – Arminda
   • "Dolce d’amor compagna" – Sandrina, Belfiore
   • "Va pure ad altri in braccio" – Podestà
   • "Finale" – Full Ensemble

Publishers

• Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Kinowelt Group Company

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