Mozart - La Finta Giardiniera | Opernhaus Zürich 2 DVD Set

UPC: 0824121001933

Product Features

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
• Orchestra: Orchestra "La Scintilla" der Oper Zürich (on historical instruments)
• Directed by: Tobias Moretti
• Starring:Running Time: Approx. 187 minutes
  • Sandrina: Eva Mei
  • Il Contino Belfiore: Christoph Strehl
  • Arminda: Isabel Rey
  • Il Podestà Don Anchise: Rudolf Schasching
  • Il Cavaliere Ramiro: Liliana Nikiteanu
  • Serpetta: Julia Kleiter
  • Nardo: Gabriel Bermúdez
• Audio Format: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, LPCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 16:9 Anamorphic, NTSC
• Subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
• Region Code: 0 (All Regions)
• Label: TDK

Overview

Experience Mozart's comedic opera La Finta Giardiniera in this extraordinary 2006 production by Opernhaus Zürich, conducted by the renowned Nikolaus Harnoncourt. This performance, staged by Tobias Moretti, breathes new life into Mozart’s vibrant and humorous dramma giocoso. The plot, full of mistaken identities, romantic misunderstandings, and comedic twists, is perfectly captured by the stellar cast and the historical performance of the Orchestra "La Scintilla".

Eva Mei leads the cast as Sandrina, a noblewoman disguised as a gardener. Christoph Strehl as Il Contino Belfiore delivers an engaging performance as her erratic lover. Isabel Rey, Liliana Nikiteanu, and Gabriel Bermúdez contribute strong supporting performances that keep the opera’s playful energy alive. The production’s modern set, designed by Rolf Glittenberg, and period costumes by Renate Martin and Andreas Donhauser, add visual flair, while the crisp sound and lighting design enhance the overall experience.

This DVD set captures the full performance, including behind-the-scenes extras, all filmed live at the Opernhaus Zürich in 2006. It’s a delightful presentation of one of Mozart’s lesser-known operas, perfect for both fans of the composer and newcomers to his works.

Interesting Facts

• La Finta Giardiniera was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was just 18 years old, showcasing his early mastery of comic opera.
• Nikolaus Harnoncourt is renowned for his expertise in historically informed performance, and his leadership in this production ensures a faithful representation of the period’s music.
• Orchestra "La Scintilla" of Opernhaus Zürich specializes in playing on historical instruments, adding an authentic Baroque and Classical sound to the production.
• Tobias Moretti, primarily known as an actor and director, brings a fresh and dynamic perspective to this opera, blending modern staging with traditional elements.
• The opera’s title translates to “The Pretend Garden-Girl,” and it tells the story of a noblewoman who disguises herself as a gardener in an attempt to win back her former lover.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Act I - Sandrina’s Disguise
2. Act I - Mistaken Identities
3. Act I - Comic Confusion

Disc 2:

1. Act II - Romantic Misunderstandings
2. Act III - Resolution and Reconciliation

Extra Features

• Illustrated Synopsis
• Cast Gallery
• Behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and creative team

Publishers

• TDK
• Opernhaus Zürich
• Credit Suisse