Description

Riccardo Zandonai - Francesca da Rimini (DVD Video)

UPC: 807280136305

Product Features

Title: Riccardo Zandonai - Francesca da Rimini
Artists: Daniela Dessi (Francesca), Fabio Armiliato (Paolo "il bello"), Giacinta Nicotra (Samaritana), Alberto Mastromarino (Giovanni "lo sciancato"), Giuseppe Altomare (Ostasio), Rosella Bevacqua (Garsenda), Sabrina Modena (Adonella), Roberta Canzian (Altichiara), Francesca Rinaldi (Biancofiore), Angela Masi (Smaragdi), Ľudovít Ludha (Malatestino Dall'Occhio), Francesco Zingariello (Ser Toldo Berardengo), Domenico Colaianni (Il giullare), Alessandro Pucci (Il balestriere), Michelangelo Brecciaroli (Un prigioniero)
Conductor: Maurizio Barbacini
Ensemble: Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana, Coro Lirico Marchigiano "V. Bellini"
Stage Director, Set Designer, Costume and Lighting Designer: Massimo Gasparon
Chorus Master: Carlo Morganti
Director for TV and Video: Michelangelo Rossi
Format: DVD Video, NTSC
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1
Subtitle Languages: Italian (Original Language), English, German, French, Spanish
Menu Language: English
Picture Format: 4:3 Letterbox
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Running Time: 137 minutes
Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

Explore the tragic beauty of Francesca da Rimini, an opera by Riccardo Zandonai, presented in this stunning DVD recorded live at the Sferisterio Opera Festival in Macerata, 2004. Based on the play by Gabriele D'Annunzio, with a libretto by Tito Ricordi, this opera unfolds the heart-wrenching tale of Francesca and her doomed love for Paolo, set against the backdrop of medieval Italy.

This production is a visual and auditory spectacle, with stage direction, set design, costumes, and lighting all crafted by the versatile Massimo Gasparon. Daniela Dessi and Fabio Armiliato lead a powerful cast, delivering emotionally charged performances that capture the intense drama and lyrical beauty of Zandonai’s score.

The Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana, under the direction of Maurizio Barbacini, provides a rich and evocative accompaniment, while the Coro Lirico Marchigiano "V. Bellini" adds depth to the choral sections, all captured in high-quality sound formats, ensuring an immersive experience.

Interesting Facts

Francesca da Rimini was first performed in 1914 and is one of Riccardo Zandonai's most acclaimed works, often praised for its lush orchestration and dramatic intensity.
The Sferisterio Opera Festival in Macerata, where this production was filmed, is renowned for its open-air performances in a historic arena, providing a unique atmosphere for opera lovers.
Daniela Dessi, who plays Francesca, was one of Italy's leading sopranos, known for her powerful voice and emotive interpretations of dramatic roles.
The set and costume design by Massimo Gasparon draw on medieval Italian aesthetics, creating a vivid and authentic visual representation of the opera’s historical setting.