Lucio Silla: A Majestic Mozart Opera at Teatro alla Scala (2xDVD Video)

Product Information

• UPC: 0814337014339
• Product Type: DVD Video
• Title: Lucio Silla
• Production: Recorded live at Teatro alla Scala, Milan (March 2015)
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Featured Cast:                                  Performing Ensemble: Chorus and Orchestra of Teatro alla Scala
  • Lucio Silla: Kresimir Spicer
  • Giunia: Lenneke Ruiten
  • Cecilio: Marianne Crebassa
  • Additional roles include performances by Inga Kalna and Giulia Semenzato
• Key Creative Team:                         Co-production: In cooperation with Mozartwoche Salzburg/Stiftung Mozarteum Salzburg and Salzburger Festspiele
  • Stage Director: Marshall Pynkoski
  • Chorus Master: (As credited)
  • Set and Costume Designer / Choreographer: Giulia Semenzato / Francesco Corti
  • Lighting Designer: Simone Groppo & Pino Ettorre
  • Video Director: Arnalda Canali

Overview

Lucio Silla, one of Mozart’s early operatic jewels, premiered in Milan on 26 December 1772 when the composer was barely seventeen. This production, presented at Teatro alla Scala, revives the original bel canto spirit of the opera dedicated to the ancient Roman general and dictator. Under the dynamic direction of Marshall Pynkoski and with a spirited performance by Kresimir Spicer and a distinguished supporting cast, this staging captures the dramatic interplay of power, passion, and destiny that defines the opera. Critics have lauded the production for its lively and stylistically faithful interpretation, making it a season-opening performance worthy of acclaim.

Product Features

• Format & Medium: DVD Video (2-disc set)
• Picture Format: 16:9, Filmed in High Definition (NTSC)
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: Available in Italian (original), English, French, German, Korean, and Japanese
• Region: Worldwide
• Running Time: 185 minutes
• Special Note: Copy protected; intended for private home viewing only.

Interesting Facts

• Historic Significance:
  Lucio Silla marks one of Mozart's earliest operatic successes, composed at just sixteen and staged in the Regio Ducal Theatre of Milan.
• Critically Acclaimed Production:
  The performance at Teatro alla Scala has received high praise from prominent critics, noted for its “red-gold classic” interpretation and striking impact.
• Innovative Staging:
  This production combines traditional elements with meticulous attention to detail, offering an interpretation that remains both faithful to the original and refreshingly dynamic.
• Collaborative Excellence:
  The co-production with Mozartwoche Salzburg, Stiftung Mozarteum Salzburg, and Salzburger Festspiele ensures an authentic and culturally rich presentation of this timeless work.

Publishers

A co-production of RAI, Teatro alla Scala, Mozartwoche Salzburg/Stiftung Mozarteum Salzburg, and Salzburger Festspiele.
© 2017 C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin. All rights reserved.
This programme is under copyright protection and intended for private home viewing only.

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