Description
Renata Scotto: The 1984 Tokyo Recital – A Captivating Musical Journey (DVD Video)
Product Information
Key Details
- UPC: 8007144336073
- Product Type: DVD
- Title: Renata Scotto: The 1984 Tokyo Recital
- Format: VIDEO – DYNAMIC, COLOUR FILM
- Recording Venue: Kan'i Hoken Hall - Gotanda, Tokyo
- Recording Date: 6th September 1984
- Sound Format: LPCM 2.0
- Subtitles: NTSC (COLOUR)
- Runtime: 84 minutes
- Regions: D-All regions
- Special Feature: Includes the mad scene from Lucia di Lammermoor (recorded September 1967 at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan)
- Licensed by: NHK Television / NIPPON HOSO KYOKAΙ, JAPAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Overview
"Renata Scotto: The 1984 Tokyo Recital" is a celebrated live performance capturing the artistry of renowned soprano Renata Scotto in a mesmerizing recital recorded in Tokyo. This DVD presents a distinguished collection of classical arias and art songs, showcasing works by Handel, Scarlatti, Rossini, Verdi, Liszt, Respighi, Puccini, and Mascagni. Enhanced by dynamic video and pristine sound quality, this performance is a must-have for classical music aficionados and opera enthusiasts alike.
Product Features
Format & Presentation
- Media: Single DVD with double layer disc (note: minor pauses may occur at layer changes)
- Video Quality: Dynamic, high-quality colour film presentation
- Packaging: Collector’s edition design emphasizing classical and cultural aesthetics
Performance Highlights
- Featured Recital:
- A live recital recorded at Kan'i Hoken Hall, Tokyo featuring Renata Scotto with Thomas Fulton on piano.
- Extra Feature:
- The mad scene from Lucia di Lammermoor (recorded September 1967 at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan)
- Repertoire Highlights:
- George Frideric Handel: "Lascia ch'io pianga" (from Rinaldo)
- Alessandro Scarlatti: "Cara e dolce" and "Bellezza che s'ama"
- Gioachino Rossini: "La Promessa" and "La Pastorella"
- Giuseppe Verdi: Six songs including "La preghiera del poeta," "Al tuo bambino," "Il brigidino," "È la vita un mar d'affanni," "Pietà, Signor," and "Stornello"
- Franz Liszt: "Pace non trovo" and "lo vidi in terra angelici costumi" (from Petrarch Sonnets)
- Ottorino Respighi: "Soupir" and "Au milieu du jardin"
- Giacomo Puccini: "Sole e amore" and encore "Vissi d'arte" (from Tosca), plus "Tu? Tu? Piccolo Iddio!" (from Madama Butterfly)
- Pietro Mascagni: "M'ama non m'ama" and "Senti, bambino" (from Zanetto)
- Encore - Gioachino Rossini: "La Danza (Tarantella)"
Additional Details
- Sound Experience: Delivered in LPCM 2.0, offering clarity and warmth to the live performance
- Usage License: Licensed strictly for non-commercial private use. Public performance, broadcast, or reproduction is prohibited.
Interesting Facts
Unique Production Insights
- Historical Significance:
This DVD documents Renata Scotto's compelling 1984 recital in Tokyo and features rare extra material from a 1967 performance of the mad scene from Lucia di Lammermoor, offering an intimate glimpse into operatic history. - Artistic Legacy:
Renata Scotto, renowned for her interpretative depth and vocal precision, infuses each aria with personal emotion, making this recital a landmark in live opera recordings. - Repertoire Diversity:
The recital spans a broad spectrum of composers and styles—from Handel’s Baroque sensitivity to Puccini’s romantic intensity—providing a rich and varied musical experience.
Track Listing
- George Frideric Handel: Lascia ch'io pianga (from Rinaldo)
- Alessandro Scarlatti: Cara e dolce
- Alessandro Scarlatti: Bellezza che s'ama
- Gioachino Rossini: La Promessa
- Gioachino Rossini: La Pastorella
- Giuseppe Verdi: La preghiera del poeta
- Giuseppe Verdi: Al tuo bambino
- Giuseppe Verdi: Il brigidino
- Giuseppe Verdi: È la vita un mar d'affanni
- Giuseppe Verdi: Pietà, Signor
- Giuseppe Verdi: Stornello
- Giacomo Puccini: (from Edgar) D'ogni dolor questo è il più gran dolor
- Pietro Mascagni: Senti, bambino (from Zanetto)
- Encore - Giacomo Puccini: Vissi d'arte (from Tosca)
- Encore - Pietro Mascagni: M'ama non m'ama
- Encore - Giacomo Puccini: Tu? Tu? Piccolo Iddio! (from Madama Butterfly)
- Encore - Gioachino Rossini: La Danza (Tarantella)
Bonus Extra Feature: The mad scene from Lucia di Lammermoor (recorded September 1967 at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan)
Publishers
The DVD is licensed by NHK Television and the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NIPPON HOSO KYOKAΙ), ensuring a meticulously produced and culturally significant recording. The product is distributed with strict guidelines for non-commercial private use.
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