Rossini's Guillaume Tell (William Tell) - An Epic Opera on DVD Featuring Juan Diego Flórez

UPC 0743870082007

Overview

Dive into the drama of Rossini's final opera, Guillaume Tell, in this powerful and uncut DVD rendition, with Juan Diego Flórez starring as Arnold Melchal in a breathtaking performance that Die Presse describes as “effortless perfection.” This production, directed by Graham Vick, captures the patriotic fervor and political conflict of 14th-century Switzerland with cinematic grandeur and vivid imagery. The Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, conducted by Michele Mariotti, brings Rossini’s score to life, making this a must-watch for opera enthusiasts worldwide.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC, Region Code 0 (worldwide)
• Duration: 247 minutes (+17-minute Behind-the-Scenes Bonus)
• Audio: Dolby Stereo, DTS Digital 5.1 Surround
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9, Full Color
• Subtitles: English, French (sung), German, Korean (opera), English (documentary)
• Languages: Sung in French
• Production Year: 2013, Rossini Opera Festival (released by Decca in 2015)
• Cast:
  • Guillaume Tell – Nicola Alaimo
  • Mathilde – Marina Rebeka
  • Arnold Melchal – Juan Diego Flórez
  • Walter Furst – Simon Orfila
  • Melcthal – Simone Alberghini
  • Jemmy – Amanda Forsythe
  • Gesler – Luca Tittoto
  • Rodolphe – Alessandro Luciano
  • Ruddi – Celso Albelo
  • Leuthold/Un Chasseur – Wojtek Gierlach
  • Hedwige – Veronica Simeoni
• Production Team:
  • Director: Graham Vick
  • Conductor: Michele Mariotti
  • Set & Costume Design: Paul Brown
  • Choreographer: Ron Howell
  • Lighting Designer: Giuseppe Di Iorio
  • Bonus Feature: William Tell - Behind the Scenes

Interesting Facts

• Juan Diego Flórez as Arnold Melchal: Known as one of the world’s finest tenors, Flórez's debut in the demanding role of Arnold was long-awaited and praised for its virtuosity and power.
• Uncut Original French Version: This production includes the complete original score, featuring the rarely performed ballet music that adds depth and continuity to Rossini’s work.
• Graham Vick’s Vision: Director Graham Vick interprets William Tell as a universal class conflict, using the timeless setting to showcase political struggles through visually striking and emotionally powerful scenes.
• Acclaimed Conductor Michele Mariotti: Young and dynamic, Mariotti’s direction brings an intense and passionate energy to Rossini’s score, further elevating this stellar production.

Publishers

Unitel Classica & Decca
Distributed by: Universal Music Group BV, Netherlands

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