Description

Live from the Cologne Opera: Rossini's La Gazza Ladra (1987) DVD

UPC: 807280220391

Product Features

Title: La Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie)
Composer: Gioachino Rossini
Libretto: Giovanni Gherardini
Performance Year: 1987
Conductor: Bruno Bartoletti
Stage Director: Michael Hampe
Set Design & Costumes: Mauro Pagano
Performers:Orchestra: Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne
- Fabrizio: Carlos Feller
- Lucia: Nucci Condo
- Giannetto: David Kuebler
- Ninetta: Ileana Cotrubaș
- Fernando: Brent Ellis
- Il Podestà: Alberto Rinaldi
Chorus: Chorus of the Cologne Opera
Special Feature: Directed for TV by José Montes-Baquer
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Subtitles: Italian (Original Language), English, German, French, Spanish
Picture Format: 4:3
Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
Running Time: 182 minutes
Disc Format: DVD9, NTSC
Released: By Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

Experience the charm and drama of Rossini's La Gazza Ladra in this captivating 1987 production from the Cologne Opera. Conducted by the esteemed Bruno Bartoletti and directed by Michael Hampe, this opera semiseria (half-serious opera) in two acts tells the story of Ninetta, a servant girl falsely accused of theft. The production features a stellar cast, including Ileana Cotrubaș as Ninetta, David Kuebler as Giannetto, and Carlos Feller as Fabrizio. With its lively music, dramatic plot, and Rossini's trademark crescendos, this DVD is a must-have for opera lovers.

Interesting Facts

La Gazza Ladra premiered in 1817 and is one of Rossini's most popular operas, known for its overture, which has become a staple in concert halls around the world.
The opera's plot is based on the true story of a French servant girl who was wrongfully executed for theft; Rossini's version, however, ends on a more positive note.
Ileana Cotrubaș, who stars as Ninetta, is celebrated for her expressive voice and dramatic interpretations, making her portrayal of the unjustly accused heroine particularly compelling.
The Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne, one of Germany's oldest orchestras, brings Rossini's vibrant score to life under the baton of Bruno Bartoletti, known for his mastery in conducting Italian opera.
The production's set and costume design by Mauro Pagano provide a visually rich and authentic 19th-century setting, enhancing the dramatic tension of the story.