Tchaikovsky - Mazeppa (DVD)

UPC: 044007419496

Overview

Immerse yourself in the dramatic world of Tchaikovsky's Mazeppa, a historical opera based on Pushkin's verse tale of the legendary Cossack chieftain. This 1996 production, directed by Valery Gergiev, features the Kirov Opera and Ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. With a stellar all-Russian cast, including Nikolai Putilin as Mazeppa, Sergei Aleksashkin as Kochubey, and Larissa Diadkova as Lyubov, this performance intertwines political betrayal and personal tragedy in a gripping narrative. The production is enhanced by the Kirov Orchestra, Opera Chorus, and Ballet, making it a must-watch for opera enthusiasts.

Product Features

• Format: DVD-9
• Length: 174 minutes
• Picture Format: 16:9 (anamorphic)
• Region Code: NTSC (All regions, worldwide playback)
• Audio Content: DTS Surround Sound, Dolby Digital, PCM Stereo
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese
• Language: Sung in Russian
• Bonus Features: Includes a booklet with additional information

Interesting Facts

• Mazeppa is one of Tchaikovsky's lesser-known operas, yet it is celebrated for its rich orchestration and dramatic intensity.
• The opera is based on the historical figure Ivan Mazeppa, a Cossack leader who betrayed Tsar Peter the Great, and his tragic love story with Maria, the daughter of his rival.
• This production was staged at the iconic Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, a historic venue renowned for its contributions to Russian opera and ballet.
• Valery Gergiev, the conductor, is one of the most acclaimed interpreters of Russian music and has been the artistic director of the Mariinsky Theatre since 1988.
• The video direction by Brian Large captures the grandeur of the stage production, bringing the drama and emotion of the performance to life.
• The opera features powerful performances by Nikolai Putilin, Sergei Aleksashkin, and Larissa Diadkova, who are celebrated for their mastery of Russian opera.

Publishers

This DVD is co-produced by Videa/Brilliant Media, EuroArts Entertainment OHG, Scanners Europe, NHK Tokyo, and Philips Classics Productions. It is distributed by Universal Music and Decca Music Group Limited.

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