Monteverdi – L'Orfeo (De Nederlandse Opera) DVD

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Overview

Claudio Monteverdi’s L'Orfeo (1607), often regarded as the earliest masterpiece in operatic history, is brought to life in this haunting and visually stunning production by De Nederlandse Opera. Directed by Pierre Audi, this minimalist staging draws inspiration from Japanese Noh drama, creating a symbolic and atmospheric retelling of Orfeo’s epic journey to the underworld to rescue his beloved Euridice.

John Mark Ainsley, hailed as the greatest Orfeo of his generation, delivers a profound and commanding performance in the title role, supported by an exceptional cast, including countertenor Michael Chance as La Speranza and Juanita Lascarro as Euridice. Conducted by Stephen Stubbs, with the ensembles Tragicomedia and Concerto Palatino, this production offers a musically stunning and dramatically urgent interpretation of Monteverdi’s timeless work.

Product Features

• Format: 1 x DVD-5, 1 x DVD-9 double-layer disc
• Duration: Approx. 140 minutes
• Audio: LPCM 2.0, DTS Digital Surround
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
• Picture Format: 16:9 Anamorphic
• Region: All Regions (NTSC)
• Genre: Opera

Interesting Facts

• Director: Pierre Audi’s minimalist and symbolic staging is loosely inspired by Japanese Noh drama, emphasizing the emotional and spiritual depth of Monteverdi’s work.
• Cast Highlights: John Mark Ainsley’s portrayal of Orfeo has been widely acclaimed, with Opera Today describing the production as “musically stunning” and “dramatically urgent.”
• Production Design: Michael Simon’s set designs and Jorge Jara’s costumes create a visually evocative and timeless aesthetic, perfectly complementing the opera’s themes of love, loss, and redemption.
• Musical Excellence: Stephen Stubbs leads Tragicomedia and Concerto Palatino, delivering a historically informed performance that captures the beauty and intricacy of Monteverdi’s score.
• Critical Acclaim: This production was chosen as DVD Choice by BBC Music Magazine in December 2005, highlighting its artistic and musical achievements.
• Extras: Includes an illustrated synopsis, cast gallery, and the documentary Introduction to the Opera, featuring interviews with Pierre Audi, Stephen Stubbs, and John Mark Ainsley.
• Legacy: L'Orfeo is considered the first great opera, marking the transition from Renaissance music to the Baroque era and establishing opera as a major art form.

Special Features

• Illustrated synopsis
• Cast gallery
• Documentary: Introduction to the Opera, directed by Roeland Hazendonk, featuring interviews with Pierre Audi, Stephen Stubbs, and John Mark Ainsley

Publishers

• Production Company: NPS Television and De Nederlandse Opera
• Distributed By: Opus Arte

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Translations

Overview (Italian Translation)

L'Orfeo di Claudio Monteverdi (1607), spesso considerato il primo capolavoro della storia dell’opera, prende vita in questa produzione suggestiva e visivamente straordinaria della De Nederlandse Opera. Diretto da Pierre Audi, questo allestimento minimalista trae ispirazione dal teatro Noh giapponese, creando una narrazione simbolica e atmosferica del viaggio epico di Orfeo nell’oltretomba per salvare la sua amata Euridice.

John Mark Ainsley, acclamato come il più grande Orfeo della sua generazione, offre un’interpretazione profonda e autorevole nel ruolo del protagonista, supportato da un cast eccezionale, tra cui il controtenore Michael Chance nel ruolo di La Speranza e Juanita Lascarro come Euridice. Sotto la direzione di Stephen Stubbs, con gli ensemble Tragicomedia e Concerto Palatino, questa produzione offre un’interpretazione musicalmente straordinaria e drammaticamente coinvolgente dell’opera senza tempo di Monteverdi.

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