Description

Opera Night for the German AIDS Foundation - Deutsche Oper 2007

Product Features

Format: DVD, PAL, Dual Layer
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Menu Languages: German (D), English (GB)
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Running Time: 122 minutes
UPC: 807280145595

Overview

This DVD captures the magnificent Opera Night held at the Deutsche Oper in 2007, a charity event for the German AIDS Foundation. The evening features a dazzling array of performances from some of opera's most celebrated works by composers such as Verdi, Massenet, Giordano, Orff, Rossini, Donizetti, Puccini, Bellini, and Lehár. This extraordinary event showcases a stellar lineup of international opera stars, all coming together to support a noble cause.

Featured Performances

Ouverture from L'Italiana in Algeri by Rossini
Various arias from operas including Il Barbiere di Siviglia, La Traviata, Werther, Andrea Chenier, Carmina Burana, Gianni Schicchi, and more.
The event is concluded with beloved pieces from Die Lustige Witwe, Giuditta, and Das Land des Lächelns by Lehár.

Soloists

Agnes Baltsa
Piotr Beczała
Pavol Breslik
Franz Grundheber
Stefan Kocán
Nino Machaidze
Angela Marambio
Marina Rebeka
Matti Salminen
Krassimira Stoyanova

Extras

Gala Photo-Slideshow
Max Raabe Special

Production Credits

Conducted by Lawrence Foster
Moderated by Max Raabe
Directed by Georg Wübbolt
Edited by Matthias Bazyli
Produced by Michael Dillmann

Collector's Note

Opera enthusiasts and collectors will find this DVD an invaluable addition to their collection, not only for its breathtaking performances but also for its historical and philanthropic significance. The gala evening represents a union of extraordinary talents in the world of opera, all dedicating their artistry to the fight against AIDS.