Le Nozze di Figaro: A Timeless Opera by Mozart

UPC: 4006680100029

Made in Europe REGION 0 PAL DVD

Product Features

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Opera Title: Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
• Librettist: Lorenzo Da Ponte
• Language: Sung in Italian
• Main Cast:Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
  • René Pape (Figaro)
  • Dorothea Röschmann (Susanna)
  • Emily Magee (The Countess)
  • Roman Trekel (Count Almaviva)
  • Patricia Risley (Cherubino)
  • Peter Schreier (Don Basilio)
  • Mark Hastings
• Director: Thomas Langhoff
• Stage Designer: Herbert Kapplmüller
• Costume Designer: Yoshio Yabara
• Produced by: Franco15 Duplat
• Orchestra and Choir: Staatskapelle Berlin, State Opera Choir Berlin
• Production Year: 1999
• Running Time: 191 minutes
• DVD Format: DVD 9 PAL, Dual Layer
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
• Subtitles: German, English, French, Dutch

Overview

Mozart's "Le Nozze di Figaro," with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, is a captivating opera buffa that weaves a story of love, intrigue, and mistaken identities. This renowned production at the Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin under the baton of Daniel Barenboim showcases an exceptional cast, including the distinguished René Pape and Dorothea Röschmann. The opera's timeless music and Da Ponte's witty libretto come to life through the splendid stage direction of Thomas Langhoff and the visual artistry of Herbert Kapplmüller and Yoshio Yabara. This DVD captures the opera's essence, offering audiences a chance to experience Mozart's genius with stunning audio and visual clarity.

Interesting Facts

• Mozart and Da Ponte: This opera is one of the three Mozart operas for which Lorenzo Da Ponte wrote the libretto, marking a pivotal collaboration in opera history.
• Premiere: First performed in 1786 in Vienna, "Le Nozze di Figaro" was initially banned in several cities for its bold commentary on social hierarchies, but it quickly became one of Mozart's most beloved works.
• Musical Innovation: The opera is celebrated for its complex musical ensembles and the use of recurring motifs to develop characters and themes.

Key Credits

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Librettist: Lorenzo Da Ponte
• Performers: René Pape, Dorothea Röschmann, Emily Magee, Roman Trekel, Patricia Risley, Peter Schreier
• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim

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