Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro - China National Centre for the Performing Arts (2014) - 2 Disc DVD

UPC: 4260234831122

Product Features:

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Conductor: Lü Jia
• Director: José Luis Castro
• Orchestra: China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra & Chorus
• Performance Date: Recorded live in January 2014 at the China National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing
• Running Time: 176 minutes (opera) + 16 minutes (bonus features)
• Format: 2 DVD9 discs
• Audio: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 NTSC
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)

Overview:

This DVD presents a captivating performance of Mozart’s beloved opera Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), staged at the prestigious China National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing. Under the expert direction of José Luis Castro, who hails from Seville—the setting of the opera—the production beautifully merges Western opera traditions with Chinese cultural elements, creating a fresh and vibrant interpretation of Mozart’s 1786 masterpiece.

Conductor Lü Jia leads the NCPA Orchestra and Chorus in a masterful performance, supporting a talented cast of Chinese soloists. The lively and intricate score, combined with the wit and complexity of Lorenzo Da Ponte's libretto, makes this a thoroughly engaging production. The performance highlights the universal appeal of Le Nozze di Figaro, blending cultural influences while remaining faithful to the original story and music.

Interesting Facts:

• Fusion of Cultures: This production uniquely incorporates both Western and Chinese artistic elements, showcasing a Chinese cast while preserving the traditional Seville setting of Mozart’s opera.
• NCPA’s Opera Excellence: The China National Centre for the Performing Arts has quickly risen as a premier venue for opera in Asia, and this performance exemplifies their world-class productions.
• Director’s Connection: José Luis Castro, from Seville, brought his deep connection to the city’s history and culture, making his staging of Le Nozze di Figaro particularly authentic and inspired.
• Bonus Features: The DVD includes a behind-the-scenes featurette, offering insights into the making of this production, including interviews and backstage footage that enrich the viewer’s understanding of the creative process.

Track Listing:

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro (Complete Opera)Bonus Feature: The Making of Le Nozze di Figaro
  • Act I-IV featuring the NCPA Orchestra & Chorus, conducted by Lü Jia

Publishers:

• Produced by: Accentus Music in association with China National Centre for the Performing Arts
• Co-production: ProArts

Hashtags:

#Mozart #LeNozzeDiFigaro #TheMarriageOfFigaro #NCPA #LüJia #JoseLuisCastro #ChineseOpera #MozartOpera #AccentusMusic #LiveOpera #ClassicalMusic #OperaDVD #OperaInBeijing