Pergolesi's Lo Frate 'Nnamorato: A Masterpiece Revisited

UPC: 101652280166296

Product Features

• Opera: Lo frate 'nnamorato (Commedia per musica)
• Libretto: Gennarantonio Federico
• Conductor: Fabio Biondi with Europa Galante
• Stage Director: Willy Landin
• Costume Designer: Elena Cicorella
• Lighting Designer: Fabrizio Gobbi
• Video Director: Tiziano Mancini
• Cast Includes: Nicola Alaimo, Elena Belfiore, Patrizia Biccirè, and more
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Subtitles: IT (Original Language), GB, DE, FR, ES, KOR
• Running Time: 160 mins
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide), NTSC

Overview

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's Lo frate 'nnamorato, performed live at the Teatro G. B. Pergolesi in Jesi, 2011, is a vibrant commedia per musica that stands as a testament to Pergolesi's brilliance in opera buffa. This production, under the baton of Fabio Biondi with Europa Galante, breathes new life into a classic, blending exquisite musicality with engaging storytelling. The stage direction by Willy Landin, complemented by Elena Cicorella's costumes and Fabrizio Gobbi's lighting, creates a visually stunning tableau that perfectly encapsulates the humor and heart of Pergolesi's work.

Interesting Facts

• Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736) was an influential Italian composer whose work laid the groundwork for the opera buffa genre.
• Lo frate 'nnamorato is praised for its melodic inventiveness and the way it captures the Neapolitan dialect and character, making it a beloved piece in Pergolesi's repertoire.
• This production has been lauded as "a truly flawless implementation" by L'OPERA, highlighting its success in modern interpretations of classical operas.

Key Credits

• Marcaniello: Nicola Alaimo
• Ascanio: Elena Belfiore
• Nena: Patrizia Biccirè
• Luggrezia: Barbara Di Castri
• Nina: Jurgita Adamonytė
• Carlo: David Alegret
• Vannella: Laura Cherici
• Cardella: Rosa Bove
• Don Pietro: Filippo Morace

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