Mozart – Don Giovanni (Teatro Real, Madrid) DVD

UPC: 809478060031

Overview

Experience Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Don Giovanni, a timeless opera blending comedy, drama, and tragedy, in this stunning production from Teatro Real, Madrid. Directed by Lluís Pasqual, this adaptation reimagines the legendary tale of the libertine Don Giovanni in the context of 1940s Spain under Franco’s regime. With a star-studded cast led by Carlos Álvarez as the titular seducer, this production captures the dark allure and moral complexity of Mozart’s masterpiece.

The gripping performances by María Bayo (Donna Anna), Sonia Ganassi (Donna Elvira), and José Bros (Don Ottavio) bring new depth to the characters, while Lorenzo Regazzo’s Leporello provides a perfect balance of humor and pathos. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in Surround Sound, this production is a feast for the senses, offering a fresh perspective on one of opera’s greatest works.

Product Features

• Format: 2 x DVD-9 double-layer discs
• Duration: Approx. 208 minutes
• Audio: LPCM 2.0, DTS Digital Surround
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
• Picture Format: 16:9 Anamorphic
• Region: All Regions (NTSC)
• Genre: Opera

Interesting Facts

• Director: Lluís Pasqual updates the opera’s setting to 1940s Spain, creating a gripping atmosphere of repression and fear under Franco’s regime.
• Cast Highlights: Carlos Álvarez delivers a powerful performance as Don Giovanni, with Lorenzo Regazzo as his comedic yet tragic sidekick, Leporello.
• Production Design: The lavish set designs by Ezio Frigerio and costumes by Franca Squarciapino evoke the elegance and tension of the era.
• Musical Excellence: Conducted by Víctor Pablo Pérez, the Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real (Madrid Symphony Orchestra and Chorus) bring Mozart’s score to life with precision and passion.
• Critical Acclaim: Praised by L'Espresso for its “real-flesh humanity” and by L'Opera for Carlos Álvarez’s “spectacular vocal power.”
• Extras: Includes interviews with director Lluís Pasqual, Carlos Álvarez, and Víctor Pablo Pérez, as well as a cast gallery and illustrated synopsis.
• Legacy: Don Giovanni is one of Mozart’s most celebrated operas, blending themes of morality, seduction, and retribution in a timeless narrative.

Special Features

• Cast gallery
• Illustrated synopsis
• Interviews with Lluís Pasqual, Carlos Álvarez, and Víctor Pablo Pérez

Publishers

• Production Company: Opus Arte/Teatro Real
• Distributed By: Opus Arte

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Translations

Overview (Italian Translation)

Scopri Don Giovanni di Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, un’opera senza tempo che unisce commedia, dramma e tragedia, in questa straordinaria produzione del Teatro Real di Madrid. Diretto da Lluís Pasqual, questo adattamento reimmagina la leggendaria storia del libertino Don Giovanni nel contesto della Spagna degli anni ’40 sotto il regime di Franco.

Con un cast stellare guidato da Carlos Álvarez nel ruolo del seduttore, questa produzione cattura il fascino oscuro e la complessità morale del capolavoro di Mozart. Le straordinarie interpretazioni di María Bayo (Donna Anna), Sonia Ganassi (Donna Elvira) e José Bros (Don Ottavio) danno nuova profondità ai personaggi, mentre Lorenzo Regazzo nei panni di Leporello offre un perfetto equilibrio tra umorismo e pathos. Filmato in alta definizione e registrato in Surround Sound, questa produzione offre una prospettiva fresca su una delle opere più grandi di sempre.

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