Description
Marco Spada – Teatro dell'Opera di Roma DVD
UPC: 8018783040405
Product Features
- Title: Marco Spada, or The Bandit’s Daughter – A ballet-pantomime in three acts
- Composer: Daniel-François-Esprit Auber
- Choreographer, Set, and Costume Design: Pierre Lacotte
- Principal Cast:Supporting Cast: Solisti, corps de ballet, and students of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
- Marco Spada: Rudolf Nureyev
- Angela (his daughter): Ghislaine Thesmar
- Prince Federici: Michaël Denard
- Marchesa Sampietri: Lucia Colognato
- Conte Pepinelli: Alfredo Rainò
- Orchestra: Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, conducted by Alberto Ventura
- Filming Date: January 8, 1982
- Total Running Time: 110 minutes
- Audio: PCM Dual Mono, Dolby Digital
- Video Format: Color, 4:3 NTSC
- Region Code: 0 (region-free, compatible worldwide)
- Subtitles Available: Italian, English, French, Spanish
Overview
In this captivating 1982 production of Marco Spada, Rudolf Nureyev brings to life the title character of Auber’s ballet-pantomime, Marco Spada, or The Bandit’s Daughter. This rarely performed ballet tells a story of love, deception, and loyalty set against a backdrop of high adventure in 18th-century Italy. The production features choreography, sets, and costumes by the legendary Pierre Lacotte, who adapted the original libretto by Eugène Scribe.
Nureyev’s charismatic portrayal of the bandit Marco Spada is matched by the graceful performance of Ghislaine Thesmar as Angela, his daughter. Supported by Michaël Denard as Prince Federici and the stellar corps de ballet of Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, this production is an elegant display of both theatricality and dance virtuosity. Directed for the screen by Adriana V. Borgonovo, this DVD captures the spectacle of a performance steeped in history and brought to life with authenticity and passion.
Interesting Facts
- Rudolf Nureyev: Known as one of the greatest male ballet dancers of his time, Nureyev’s interpretation of Marco Spada highlights his skill in combining ballet with theatrical expression.
- Pierre Lacotte’s Revival: Lacotte, celebrated for reviving lost ballets, adapted and reconstructed Marco Spada to bring this rarely seen work back to life.
- Historic Performance Venue: Filmed at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, this 1982 production reflects the rich cultural heritage of Italian ballet and opera.
- Colorful Costumes and Sets: Lacotte’s vibrant costume and set designs add a dynamic, authentic atmosphere, capturing the splendor of 18th-century Italian nobility and the mysterious allure of bandit life.
Track Listing
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Act I
- Introductions to main characters
- Dance scenes and interactions with Marco Spada and Angela
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Act II
- Complex dance sequences with the corps de ballet
- Pas de deux with Angela and Prince Federici
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Act III
- Climactic scenes between Marco Spada and authorities
- Final ensemble performance
Publishers
- Label: Hardy Classic
- Website: hardyclassic.it
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