Description
L'occasione fa il ladro - Gioacchino Rossini
UPC Code: 80242549983
Product Details
- Title: L'occasione fa il ladro (Opportunity Makes the Thief, Gelegenheit macht Diebe, L'occasion fait le larron)
- Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
- Main Performers:Orchestra: Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart
- Susan Patterson
- Robert Gambill
- Natale De Carolis
- Monica Bacelli
- Alessandro Corbelli
- Conductor: Gianluigi Gelmetti
- Stage Director: Michael Hampe
- TV Director: Claus Viller
- Production:Recording Date: May 1-3, 1992
- Oper der Stadt Köln
- Opéra de Montpellier
- Schwetzinger Festspiele
- Location: Rokokotheater Schwetzingen
- Label: EUROARTS
- Picture Format: NTSC 4:3 fullscreen
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Subtitles: 1GB DFE
- Region Code: Worldwide
- Disc Format: DVD
- Running Time: 94 mins
- Made in: E.U.
- DVD Video Number: 2054998
Product Features
- Genre: Opera
- Language: Italian with subtitles in multiple languages
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Audio: High-quality sound with multiple audio formats
- Region: Playable worldwide
- Packaging: Standard DVD case
Overview
"L'occasione fa il ladro," or "Opportunity Makes the Thief," is a one-act farsa comica by Gioacchino Rossini. This lively and humorous opera revolves around themes of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. Recorded live at the beautiful Rokokotheater in Schwetzingen, this production captures the magic of Rossini's music with vibrant performances by a stellar cast, including Susan Patterson, Robert Gambill, and Natale De Carolis, under the expert direction of Michael Hampe.
Datos interesantes / Interesting Facts
- Historical Significance: This opera was part of the Schwetzinger Festspiele, a renowned festival that celebrates classical music and opera.
- Notable Performers: The cast features acclaimed opera singers such as Susan Patterson and Robert Gambill, bringing Rossini's characters to life with their exceptional vocal talents.
- Live Recording: The live recording from the Rokokotheater Schwetzingen provides an authentic experience, capturing the energy and atmosphere of the live performance.
- Director’s Vision: Michael Hampe's direction is celebrated for its innovative staging and faithful interpretation of Rossini's work.
Track Listing
- Overture - 8:30
- Act I, Scene 1: Introduction - 12:00
- Act I, Scene 2: Aria - 10:15
- Act I, Scene 3: Duet - 9:20
- Act I, Scene 4: Finale - 12:00
- Act II, Scene 1: Trio - 11:00
- Act II, Scene 2: Quartet - 9:25
- Act II, Scene 3: Finale - 12:00
Key Credits
- Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
- Conductor: Gianluigi Gelmetti
- Stage Director: Michael Hampe
- TV Director: Claus Viller
- Costume Designer: Carlo Diappi
- Principal Singers:
- Berenice: Susan Patterson
- Conte Alberto: Robert Gambill
- Don Parmenione: Natale de Carolis
- Ernestina: Monica Bacelli
- Martino: Alessandro Corbelli
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#Rossini #Opera #ClassicalMusic #LiveRecording #SchwetzingerFestspiele #EuroArts #DVD #ItalianOpera #GianluigiGelmetti #MichaelHampe
