Teatro alla Scala - Giacomo Puccini: Tosca DVD 

UPC: 0880242505880

Product Features

• Composer: Giacomo Puccini
• Main Cast:
  • Floria Tosca: Maria Guleghina
  • Mario Cavaradossi: Salvatore Licitra
  • Il Barone Scarpia: Leo Nucci
• Supporting Cast:Orchestra and Chorus: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala, conducted by Riccardo Muti
  • Cesare Angelotti: Giovanni Battista Parodi
  • Il Sagrestano: Alfredo Mariotti
  • Spoletta: Ernesto Gavazzi
  • Sciarrone: Silvestro Sammaritano
  • Un Carceriere: Ernesto Panariello
  • Un Pastore: Virginia Barchi
• Stage Director: Luca Ronconi
• TV Director: Pierre Cavasillas
• Production: Teatro alla Scala, recorded live in Milan, March 2000
• Format: DVD, Region-Free, with PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1 sound
• Duration: 121 minutes
• Subtitles: Available (multilingual)

Overview

This DVD presents Puccini's powerful opera Tosca, captured live at Milan's prestigious Teatro alla Scala in March 2000. Under the masterful baton of Riccardo Muti, the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro alla Scala bring Puccini's haunting melodies to life, with a cast led by the dramatic soprano Maria Guleghina as Floria Tosca, the impassioned painter Mario Cavaradossi sung by Salvatore Licitra, and the menacing Baron Scarpia performed by Leo Nucci. Set against the backdrop of Rome, this production offers a dramatic portrayal of love, jealousy, and political intrigue. Luca Ronconi's direction highlights the emotional intensity and psychological depth of this beloved opera.

Interesting Facts

• Teatro alla Scala Legacy: Teatro alla Scala in Milan is one of the most renowned opera houses in the world, known for its historical significance and premier productions of Italian opera.
• Riccardo Muti's Influence: Riccardo Muti, an acclaimed Italian conductor, has been a significant figure in classical music and opera, shaping the standards of opera through his interpretations of Italian composers, especially Puccini.
• Maria Guleghina's Tosca: Recognized for her powerful voice and passionate stage presence, Guleghina is celebrated for her portrayal of Tosca, a role she performed worldwide to much acclaim.
• Unique Sound and Picture Formats: This DVD provides high-quality audio formats—PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1—designed to capture the grandeur and subtlety of live opera.

Track Listing

• Total Running Time: 121 minutes

Publisher

EuroArts Music International
Website: www.euroarts.com

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