Description
Puccini - La Rondine: Teatro di San Carlo DVD
UPC: 8018783040269
Product Features
- Title: La Rondine
- Composer: Giacomo Puccini
- Performance Venue: Teatro di San Carlo, Naples
- Recording Date: January 26, 1958
- Main Cast:Supporting Cast: Includes Mario Frosini, Antonio Pomposelli, Silvio Santarelli, Giulietta Pulissi, Carla Schlean, among others
- Magda: Rosanna Carteri
- Lisette: Ornella Rovero
- Ruggero: Giuseppe Gismondo
- Rambaldo: Giuseppe Valdengo
- Prunier: Gino Sinimberghi
- Orchestra and Chorus: Teatro di San Carlo
- Conductor: Vincenzo Bellezza
- Stage and Television Director: Enrico Colosimo
- Set and Costume Design: Cesare Maria Cristini
- Choreography: Bianca Gallizia
- Chorus Master: Michele Lauro
- Publisher: Hardy Classic, in association with Rai Trade
- Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Black & White
- Sound Format: Dolby Digital
- Subtitles: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Total Run Time: 107 minutes
Overview
Giacomo Puccini’s "La Rondine" is brought to life in this classic 1958 performance at Teatro di San Carlo in Naples. Directed by Enrico Colosimo with set and costume design by Cesare Maria Cristini, this production captures the elegance and charm of Puccini’s "lyric comedy." The story revolves around Magda, a Parisian courtesan who yearns for love and finds herself torn between a life of luxury and her romantic dreams.
This recording features an impressive cast led by Rosanna Carteri as Magda and Giuseppe Gismondo as Ruggero, under the baton of conductor Vincenzo Bellezza. The black-and-white format provides a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th-century Italian opera, highlighting the beautiful staging and performances of the era. This rare DVD also offers subtitles in multiple languages, making it accessible for international audiences.
Interesting Facts
- Historic Venue: Teatro di San Carlo, established in 1737, is one of the oldest and most prestigious opera houses in the world, adding historical depth to this production.
- Classic Recording: Filmed in 1958, this performance captures the style and atmosphere of post-war Italian opera, showcasing timeless interpretations from legendary Italian performers.
- Nostalgic Visuals: The black-and-white format enhances the elegance of the 1950s production, with classic costumes and set design by Cesare Maria Cristini.
- Rarely Performed Work: Although not as famous as Puccini’s other operas, La Rondine is celebrated for its lush orchestration and lyrical beauty, making this recording a special addition for Puccini enthusiasts.
Track Highlights
- Act I: Introduction of Magda and her reflections on love.
- Act II: The blossoming romance between Magda and Ruggero at a lively Parisian cafe.
- Act III: The emotional conclusion, where Magda confronts her conflicting desires and destiny.
Publisher
Hardy Classic in association with Rai Trade
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