Mozart: Così fan tutte (Glyndebourne Production) 2-DVD Set

UPC: 809478009702

Product Features

• Title: Così fan tutte
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Production: Glyndebourne, directed by Nicholas Hytner
• Format: 2-DVD Set
• Running Time: Approximately 210 minutes
• Audio: LPCM Stereo, Dolby Surround
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
• Region: All regions (NTSC and PAL compatible)
• Video: Recorded in high definition, anamorphic widescreen

Overview

Mozart's Così fan tutte is a comedic exploration of love, infidelity, and forgiveness, brought to life in this 2006 Glyndebourne production directed by Nicholas Hytner. Known for its sublime music and sharp wit, Così fan tutte is considered one of the greatest works from the Age of Enlightenment. The opera is performed by an outstanding international cast, including Topi Lehtipuu, Luca Pisaroni, and Miah Persson, with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment conducted by Iván Fischer.

This 2-DVD set offers viewers the complete opera, recorded using high-definition cameras and mastered for both LPCM Stereo and surround sound. The production stays faithful to the comic nature of Da Ponte’s original libretto while maintaining the emotional depth of Mozart’s music.

Interesting Facts

• Nicholas Hytner, the stage director, is known for his work across both opera and theater, having directed productions for the Royal National Theatre.
• This Glyndebourne production is notable for its traditional yet captivating staging, combining classical set design with Hytner's deft touch.
• The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, performing on period instruments, provides an authentic sound that mirrors the music as it would have been heard in Mozart's time.
• The opera explores themes of love and deception, with two men testing the fidelity of their fiancées in a humorous yet emotionally intricate plot.
• Glyndebourne is one of the most prestigious opera festivals in the world, known for its high-caliber productions and scenic countryside setting in England.

Cast & Creative Team

• Ferrando: Topi Lehtipuu
• Guglielmo: Luca Pisaroni
• Don Alfonso: Nicolas Rivenq
• Fiordiligi: Miah Persson
• Dorabella: Anke Vondung
• Despina: Ainhoa Garmendia
• Orchestra: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
• Conductor: Iván Fischer
• Stage Director: Nicholas Hytner
• Lighting Designer: Paule Constable
• Television Director: Francesca Kemp
• DVD Producer: James Wointraub

Special Features

• Illustrated synopsis
• Insights with Iván Fischer, Nicholas Hytner, and the cast
• Animated cast gallery

Publishers

• Label: Opus Arte
• Production: Co-produced by BBC and Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.

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