Otello: A Masterful Verdi Production at the Salzburg Easter Festival (DVD Video)

Product Information

• UPC: 0814337014001
• Product Type: DVD Video
• Title: Otello
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Production: Recorded live at Osterfestspiele Salzburg, Großes Festspielhaus, Austria (March 16–27, 2016)
• Featured Cast:
  • Otello: José Cura
  • Desdemona: Dorothea Röschmann
  • Iago (Lago): Carlos Álvarez
  • Cassio: Benjamin Bernheim
  • Additional roles include Emilia, Lodavico, Roderigo, Montano, and others
• Performing Ensembles:                                         Conductor: Christian Thielemann
  • Staatskapelle Dresden
  • Chorus of the Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Salzburg Festival, and Theater Kinderchor
• Creative Team:                            Co-production: Unitel in co-production with ORF/3sat and in cooperation with the Salzburg Easter Festival
  • Stage Director: Vincent Boussard
  • Set Designer: Vincent Lemaire
  • Lighting Designer: Guido Levi
  • Costume Designer: Christian Lacroix
  • Video Designer: Isabel Robson
  • Video Director: Tiziano Mancini

Overview

Experience a superb new production of Verdi’s Otello as presented at the Salzburg Easter Festival. This production marks a bold reimagining of Verdi's timeless tragedy, blending the dramatic intensity of the score with innovative stage and video design. Under the inspired direction of Vincent Boussard, the production fuses ancient and modern elements—integrating video with set and lighting—to evoke a dynamic conflict between tradition and contemporary vision. With José Cura delivering a commanding portrayal of Otello, complemented by the flawless performance of Dorothea Röschmann as Desdemona, and the exceptional talents of Carlos Álvarez and Benjamin Bernheim, this production has been hailed by critics as a "masterpiece" and "thrilling" interpretation of Verdi's opera.

Product Features

• Format & Medium: DVD Video
• Picture Format: 16:9, Filmed in High Definition (NTSC)
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: Available in Italian (original language), German, English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
• Region: Worldwide
• Running Time: 147 minutes
• Special Note: Copy protected; intended for private home viewing only.

Interesting Facts

• Critically Acclaimed Performance:
  José Cura’s richly colored tenor brings Otello to life with a blend of fragile delicacy and fiery ardor, while Dorothea Röschmann’s portrayal of Desdemona is celebrated for its effortless perfection.
• Innovative Staging:
  Director Vincent Boussard integrates cutting-edge video technology with meticulously designed sets and lighting, creating a striking contrast between ancient themes and modern aesthetics.
• Distinguished Ensemble:
  The stellar Staatskapelle Dresden, under the masterful baton of Christian Thielemann, delivers a performance noted for its incandescent and precise execution, capturing the essence of Verdi’s dramatic vision.

Publishers

A production of Unitel in co-production with ORF/3sat and in cooperation with the Salzburg Easter Festival.
© 2016 UNITEL. Artwork & Editorial © 2017 C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin. All rights reserved. This programme is under copyright protection and intended for private home viewing only.

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