OPUS ARTE: Il Trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi

Product Details

• UPC: 809478060109
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Genre: Opera, Music
• Number of discs: 1
• Label: Opus Arte
• Release date: 2002, 2013

Product Specifications

• Sound Format: Dolby Digital
• Picture Format: 16:9 Anamorphic
• Language: Italian
• Subtitles: English
• Running Time: 172 minutes
• Region Code: All Regions, NTSC

Overview

"Il Trovatore" is a captivating opera by Giuseppe Verdi, brought to life by a stellar cast of internationally acclaimed Verdians on the stage of The Royal Opera. Tenor José Cura delivers a thrilling performance as the freedom-fighting troubadour of the title, while baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky captivates as his nemesis, Count di Luna. Soprano Verónica Villarroel shines as the object of their love, and Yvonne Naef dazzles as the vengeful gypsy Azucena.

Conducted by Carlo Rizzi, this production is further enhanced by Elijah Moshinsky's lavish staging, which updates the action to the mid-19th century. The performance is filled with breathtaking fight sequences and grand sets, filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound. Critics have praised the "combination of musical excellence and intelligent production" (International Record Review) and the "vivid and lavish" staging with a "stellar cast" (classical.net).

Track Listing

[As this is an opera performance, a track listing is not applicable. The DVD contains the full opera performance and additional features.]

Interesting Facts

• This production of "Il Trovatore" is a co-production with Teatro Real, Madrid.
• The performance features a fight scenes documentary, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the choreography and execution of the opera's physical conflict.
• The DVD includes a cast gallery, illustrated synopsis, and cast interviews, providing additional insights into the production and its performers.

Cast and Crew

• Manrico: José Cura
• Count di Luna: Dmitri Hvorostovsky
• Azucena: Yvonne Naef
• Leonora: Verónica Villarroel
• Ferrando: Tómas Tómasson
• Ines: Gweneth-Ann Jeffers
• Old Gypsy: Thomas Barnard
• Messenger: Douglas Telfer
• Ruiz: Edgaras Montvidas
• Royal Opera Chorus Director: Terry Edwards
• Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Concert Master: Vasko Vassilev
• Conductor: Carlo Rizzi
• Stage Director: Elijah Moshinsky
• Set Designs: Dante Ferretti
• Costume Designs: Anne Tilby
• Lighting Design: Howard Harrison
• Fight Arranger: William Hobbs
• Directed for the Screen By: Brian Large
• Television Producer: Frances Whitaker
• DVD Producers: Bronwen Roberts (Opus Arte), Tony Bradley (The Machine Room)
• DVD Executive Producers: James Whitbourn (Opus Arte), Jane Carter (BBC)