Live from the Opéra National de Paris: Mozart's Così fan tutte (2017) DVD

UPC: 4058407093381

Product Features

• Title: Così fan tutte
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Libretto: Lorenzo Da Ponte
• Performance Year: 2017
• Conductor: Philippe Jordan
• Director & Choreography: Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
• Set & Lighting Design: Jan Versweyveld
• Costumes: An D'Huys
• Dramaturgy: Jan Vandenhouwe
• Chorus Master: Alessandro Di Stefano
• TV Director: Louise Narboni
• Performers:Orchestra and Chorus: Paris Opera Orchestra and Chorus
  • Fiordiligi (Singer): Jacquelyn Wagner
  • Fiordiligi (Dancer): Cynthia Loemij
  • Dorabella (Singer): Michèle Losier
  • Dorabella (Dancer): Samantha van Wissen
  • Ferrando (Singer): Frédéric Antoun
  • Ferrando (Dancer): Julien Monty
  • Guglielmo (Singer): Philippe Sly
  • Guglielmo (Dancer): Michael Pomero
  • Don Alfonso (Singer): Paulo Szot
  • Don Alfonso (Dancer): Boštjan Antončič
  • Despina (Singer): Ginger Costa-Jackson
  • Despina (Dancer): Marie Goudot
• Dance Company: Rosas Company Dancers
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.0
• Subtitles: German, English, French, Korean
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
• Running Time: 183 minutes
• Disc Format: DVD, NTSC
• Released: 2017 by Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

Experience the innovative 2017 production of Mozart's Così fan tutte from the Opéra national de Paris. Directed by the acclaimed choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, this unique interpretation of Mozart’s comic opera integrates both singers and dancers, embodying the characters' shifting emotions and the theme of love's complexity through dual performances. Conducted by Philippe Jordan, with the Paris Opera Orchestra and Chorus, this performance blends music and dance in a visually and musically stunning presentation. The production is a deep exploration of the fluidity of love, challenging traditional notions of fidelity and affection.

Interesting Facts

• Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s direction brings a modern twist to Così fan tutte by pairing each singer with a dancer, creating a dynamic visual narrative that mirrors the emotional journeys of the characters.
• The choreography by De Keersmaeker, who is known for her minimalist and highly expressive dance style, adds a new layer of interpretation to Mozart’s music, making the production a standout in contemporary opera.
• This production was performed at the historic Palais Garnier, part of the Opéra national de Paris, which is renowned for its opulent architecture and as a premier venue for both classical and modern opera.
• The integration of dance with opera in this production reflects a growing trend in the performing arts, where boundaries between different art forms are increasingly being blurred to create more immersive and multidisciplinary performances.
• The DVD includes high-quality sound and picture formats, ensuring that viewers can fully appreciate the intricate details of both the musical and visual elements of the performance.

Publishers

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Website: www.arthaus-musik.com

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