Description

Opustarte: La Gazzetta – A Rossini Comic Opera Production (2 DVD Set)

Product Details

UPC: 809478009535
Product Type: 2 DVD Set
Artist/Composer: Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
Title: La Gazzetta
Work by: Nobel Prize-winning writer Dario Fo
Key Performers: Performance Venue: Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
- Cinzia Forte (Lisetta)
- Bruno Pratico (Pomponio)
- Charles Workman (Alberto)
- Pietro Spagnoli (Fillippo)
- Additional cast member: Maurizio Barbacini (Musical Director, also overseeing production design)
Recording Details: Filmed in High Definition (HD) using multi-track sound
Original Production: Rossini Opera Festival (Pesaro)
Subtitles: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Català
Audio Format: Stereo (Anamorphic video)
Region: All Regions
Release Year: Recorded in 2005 – DVD release in 2006
Additional Credits:
- Television Director: Angel Luis Ramirez
- Television Product: Angela Alvarez Rilla
- DVD Executive Producer: Hans Petri
- Co-production: Opus Arte / Gran Teatre del Liceu / Mediapro (in association with TVE and N-HK)

Overview

"Opustarte: La Gazzetta" is a premiere DVD release that brings new life to Rossini’s celebrated comic opera through the ingenious vision of Dario Fo. In this production, Fo reimagines the timeless tale of Lisetta and her father's humorous attempt to find a husband for her through an advertisement in the newspaper La Gazzetta. Recorded live at the prestigious Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, this high-definition presentation offers an immersive operatic experience, faithfully capturing both the visual splendor and the rich musical tradition of Rossini’s work. With multiple language subtitles provided, this DVD set makes the aesthetic and cultural delights of Italian opera accessible to a diverse global audience.

Italian Translation – Overview (Panoramica)

"Opustarte: La Gazzetta" è il primo dossier DVD che infonde nuova vita all’opera buffa di Rossini, grazie all’ingegno creativo di Dario Fo. In questa produzione, Fo reinterpreta la storia senza tempo di Lisetta e dei tentativi esilaranti del padre di trovarle un marito attraverso un annuncio sul giornale La Gazzetta. Registrato dal vivo al prestigioso Gran Teatre del Liceu di Barcellona, questa presentazione in alta definizione offre un’esperienza operistica immersiva, catturando fedelmente sia lo splendore visivo che la ricca tradizione musicale dell’opera di Rossini. Con sottotitoli in numerose lingue, questo cofanetto DVD rende accessibili a un pubblico globale le meraviglie estetiche e culturali dell’opera italiana.

Product Features

Format & Technical Specifications

Media: 2 DVDs (1 DVD9 and 1 double-layer DVD5)
Video Format: Anamorphic widescreen
Audio: Stereo
Subtitles: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Català
Region: All Regions
Recording Quality: Captured in High Definition with multi-track sound for enhanced audio fidelity

Production & Artistic Highlights

Direction & Design:Musical Direction: Maurizio Barbacini
- Television Director: Angel Luis Ramirez
- Set & Costume Designer / Director: Dario Fo
- Lighting Designer: Franco Marri
Opera Venue: Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona
Original Venue: Rossini Opera Festival (Pesaro)
Languages: Sung in Italian with multilingual subtitles to engage a wider audience

Extra Features

Exclusive Interview: An in-depth interview with Dario Fo
Illustrated Synopsis: Detailed insights into the opera’s narrative
Cast Gallery: Visual and biographical presentation of the principal performers

Interesting Facts

English

Innovative Reinterpretation:
Nobel Prize-winning Dario Fo applies his unique theatrical vision to reimagine Rossini’s classic comic opera, adding vibrant color and modern vitality to the story.
Cultural Collaboration:
This production is a collaborative effort involving the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Mediapro, and Opus Arte, reflecting a notable union between traditional opera and contemporary media technology.
Historical Roots:
Originally produced for the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, this rendition retains the authentic operatic spirit while engaging today’s audiences with innovative stage design and direction.

Italian Translation – Fatti Interessanti

Rivisitazione Innovativa:
Il vincitore del Premio Nobel Dario Fo applica la sua visione teatrale unica per reinterpretare l’opera buffa classica di Rossini, infondendovi un colore vibrante e una vitalità moderna.
Collaborazione Culturale:
Questa produzione è frutto di una collaborazione tra il Gran Teatre del Liceu, Mediapro e Opus Arte, riflettendo una notevole unione tra opera tradizionale e tecnologia mediatica contemporanea.
Radici Storiche:
Originariamente prodotta per il Rossini Opera Festival di Pesaro, questa versione mantiene lo spirito autentico dell’opera mentre coinvolge il pubblico moderno con scenografie e regia innovativa.

Publishers

Produced and distributed in co-production by Opus Arte, Gran Teatre del Liceu, and Mediapro, in association with TVE and N-HK. All rights reserved by the respective producers. For further details, visit www.opusarte.com.

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