Description

Le Nozze di Figaro - Florence 2003 DVD

UPC: 807280727791

Product Features

Title: Le Nozze di Figaro
Format: 2x DVD
Label: Arthaus Musik
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto: Lorenzo Da Ponte
Conductor: Zubin Mehta
Stage Director: Jonathan Miller
Cast:Orchestra and Chorus: Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
- Il Conte di Almaviva: Lucio Gallo
- La Contessa di Almaviva: Eteri Gvazava
- Susanna: Patrizia Ciofi
- Figaro: Giorgio Surian
- Cherubino: Marina Comparato
- Marcellina: Giovanna Donadini
- Bartolo: Eduardo Chama
- Basilio: Sergio Bertocchi
- Don Curzio: Carlo Bosi
- Antonio: Gianluca Ricci
- Barbarina: Eleonora Contucci
- Due Contadine: Gabriella Cecchi, Laura Lensi
Chorus Master: José Luis Basso
Set Designer: Peter J. Davison
Costume Designer: Sue Blane
Lighting Designer: Jvan Morandi
Choreographer: Susanna Quaranta
Director of Stage Production: Massimo Teoldi
Running Time: 181 minutes
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Subtitles: Italian (Original Language), English, German, French, Spanish
DVD Type: 2x DVD 9/NTSC
FSK Rating: 0
Produced by: Rai Trade and Rai Tre in cooperation with Arthaus Musik

Overview

Le Nozze di Figaro is one of Mozart’s most beloved operas, a brilliant comedy full of wit, intrigue, and unforgettable music. This live 2003 performance from the Teatro Comunale in Florence captures the essence of Mozart's genius with an outstanding cast, conducted by the legendary Zubin Mehta. Directed by Jonathan Miller, this production brings a fresh and lively interpretation to the classic tale of love, jealousy, and deception in the household of the Count and Countess Almaviva. With a stellar performance from Lucio Gallo as the Count and Patrizia Ciofi as Susanna, this recording is a must-have for any opera lover.

Interesting Facts

Le Nozze di Figaro is the first of Mozart's three collaborations with librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte, followed by Don Giovanni and Così fan tutte.
Zubin Mehta, one of the most renowned conductors of his time, brings his deep understanding of Mozart’s music to this production, ensuring a performance that is both musically precise and emotionally engaging.
Jonathan Miller’s direction is known for its attention to the comedic and human elements of the story, making this production particularly accessible and entertaining.
The Teatro Comunale in Florence, one of Italy’s historic opera houses, provides a beautiful and acoustically rich setting for this performance.
The production’s set design by Peter J. Davison and costumes by Sue Blane add a visual elegance that complements Mozart’s intricate score.

Publishers

Arthaus Musik - A leading producer and distributor of classical music, opera, and ballet recordings, renowned for bringing high-quality performances to a global audience.