Description

New Year's Concert 2007 - Teatro La Fenice | DVD

UPC: 824121002206

Product Features

Featuring:Orchestra and Chorus: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice
- Soprano: Dimitra Theodossiou
- Tenor: Giuseppe Filianoti
- Baritone: Roberto Frontali
- Violinist: Massimo Quarta
Conductor: Kazushi Ono
Chorus Master: Emanuela Di Pietro
Running Time: Approx. 95 minutes
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, LPCM Stereo
Picture Format: 4:3 NTSC
Subtitles (Liner Notes): English, German, French, Italian
Region Code: 0 (All Regions)
Label: TDK

Overview

Celebrate the New Year with the 2007 New Year's Concert from the iconic Teatro La Fenice in Venice, conducted by Kazushi Ono. This captivating performance features some of the most beloved works from the classical and operatic repertoire, with stunning performances by Dimitra Theodossiou, Giuseppe Filianoti, and Roberto Frontali. The concert, recorded live on January 1, 2007, offers an inspiring collection of pieces from composers such as Tchaikovsky, Rossini, Verdi, and Mascagni, alongside virtuoso violin performances by Massimo Quarta.

The concert includes orchestral and operatic highlights, such as the majestic "Va' pensiero" from Verdi's Nabucco and the beautiful "Casta Diva" from Bellini's Norma. The program also showcases instrumental brilliance with Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1, interpreted by Massimo Quarta.

Track Listing

Tchaikovsky – Swan Lake Ballet Suite
Rossini – La Cenerentola Overture
Rossini – Les soirées musicales: Tarantella napoletana
Rossini – Il barbiere di Siviglia: "Largo al factotum"
Bellini – Norma: "Casta diva"
Mascagni – Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo
Verdi – La traviata: "Di Provenza il mare, il suol"
Verdi – Rigoletto: "Questa o quella per me pari sono"
Verdi – Nabucco: "Va' pensiero sull'ali dorate"
Verdi – La traviata: "Libiam ne' lieti calici"
Paganini – Violin Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 6: Adagio espressivo

Interesting Facts

Teatro La Fenice is one of Italy's most prestigious opera houses, renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history.
The 2007 New Year's Concert features a beautiful mix of ballet, orchestral, and operatic works, making it a perfect way to start the year with some of the most cherished pieces in classical music.
Dimitra Theodossiou, known for her powerful soprano, delivers a stunning rendition of Bellini’s "Casta diva" from Norma.
Massimo Quarta’s performance of Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1 showcases his technical brilliance and musical sensitivity, making it a highlight of the concert.

Extra Features

Behind-the-scenes: Liner notes in English, German, French, and Italian
High-quality sound with options for Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, and LPCM Stereo for an immersive listening experience.