Description
Maria Stuarda: A Scala Masterpiece
UPC 0807200156197
Product Features
- Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
- Opera: Maria Stuarda
- Genre: Lyric Tragedy in Two Acts
- Language: Sung in Italian
- Libretto: Giuseppe Bardari, based on "Maria Stuart" by Friedrich Schiller
- Critical Edition: Anders Wiklund
- Main Cast: Anna Caterina Antonacci (Elisabetta), Mariella Devia (Maria Stuarda), Paola Gardina (Anna Kennedy), Francesco Meli (Roberto, Conte di Leicester), Simone Alberghini (Giorgio Talbot), Piero Terranova (Lord Guglielmo Cecil)
- Conductor: Antonino Fogliani
- Stage Director, Set Designer, and Costume Designer: Pier Luigi Pizzi
- Chorus Master: Bruno Casoni
- Orchestra and Chorus: Teatro alla Scala
- Directed for TV and Video by: Carlo Tagliabue
- Production: A co-production of Rai Trade and NHK, 2008
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Subtitles: GB, D, F, SP, IT (Original Language)
- Running Time: 138 mins + 13 mins Bonus
- Media Type: DVD, NTSC format
Overview
Live from the iconic Teatro alla Scala in 2008, "Maria Stuarda" by Gaetano Donizetti, offers a lyrical tragedy that delves into the heart-wrenching tale of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her rival, Queen Elizabeth I. Sung in Italian, this opera, based on Friedrich Schiller's drama and with a libretto by Giuseppe Bardari, is a critical edition by Anders Wiklund. Under the guidance of conductor Antonino Fogliani and staged by the renowned Pier Luigi Pizzi, this production stars Anna Caterina Antonacci and Mariella Devia in the leading roles, delivering a breathtaking performance that encapsulates the emotional depth and historical complexity of this tragic story.
Interesting Facts
- Historical Drama: "Maria Stuarda" is one of Donizetti's most emotionally intense operas, focusing on the rivalry between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I.
- Teatro alla Scala: Known for its grandeur and history, the Teatro alla Scala provides a fitting backdrop for this majestic opera.
- Pier Luigi Pizzi's Vision: Renowned for his ability to bring historical operas to life, Pizzi's role as stage director, set designer, and costume designer adds a layer of authenticity and elegance to the production.
- Critical Acclaim: This production was acclaimed for its faithful rendition of Donizetti's work and the exceptional performances of its lead singers.
Key Credits
- Librettist: Giuseppe Bardari
- Critical Edition: Anders Wiklund
- Main Cast: Anna Caterina Antonacci, Mariella Devia, Paola Gardina, Francesco Meli, Simone Alberghini, Piero Terranova
- Orchestra & Chorus: Teatro alla Scala
- Conductor: Antonino Fogliani
- Production Design: Pier Luigi Pizzi
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