Description
Teatro di San Carlo: Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana (DVD)
UPC: 0824121002435
Product Features
- Title: Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni
- Performers:Orchestra: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro di San Carlo
- Santuzza: Ildiko Komlosi
- Turiddu: Sung Kyu Park
- Lucia: Cinzia De Mola
- Alfio: Marco di Felice
- Lola: Barbara Di Castri
- Conductor: Zhang Jiemin
- Chorus Master: Marco Ozbic
- Stage Director: Maurizio Scaparro
- Set Design: Nicola Rubertelli
- Costume Design: Zaira De Vincentiis
- Lighting Design: Giuseppe Perrella
- Production: Recorded live at Antiche Terme Romane, Baia in July 2007
- Bonus Features: Behind the scenes
- Sound Formats: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, LPCM Stereo
- Picture Format: NTSC 16:9 anamorphic
- Subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
- Liner Notes: Available in English, German, French
- Running Time: 78 minutes for the opera, 31 minutes of bonus features
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Disc Format: DVD9
Overview
This magnificent live performance of Cavalleria Rusticana at the historical Antiche Terme Romane in Baia showcases the Teatro di San Carlo's unparalleled musicality. Conducted by Zhang Jiemin, this performance is brought to life by the powerful vocals of Ildiko Komlosi, Sung Kyu Park, and others in the main roles. The visually captivating stage, set in the Roman ruins, along with stunning costume design and lighting, provides a breathtaking backdrop to Mascagni's timeless one-act opera.
With behind-the-scenes bonus content, this DVD is perfect for opera enthusiasts and collectors alike. The high-quality Dolby Digital and DTS sound formats combined with the NTSC 16:9 anamorphic picture ensure an immersive viewing experience.
Interesting Facts
- Cavalleria Rusticana premiered in 1890, quickly becoming one of the most well-known verismo operas, famous for its intense emotional content and dramatic narrative.
- Teatro di San Carlo is the oldest continuously active opera house in the world, founded in 1737.
- Ildiko Komlosi, known for her dramatic mezzo-soprano roles, is highly praised for her portrayal of Santuzza, the heartbroken and vengeful protagonist.
- The production was directed for television by Annalisa Butto, ensuring a cinematic experience for home viewers.
- The historical venue, Antiche Terme Romane, adds a layer of timelessness to this performance, blending opera with ancient Roman history.
Track Listing
- Cavalleria Rusticana – Pietro Mascagni (78 mins)
- Bonus Feature: Behind the Scenes (31 mins)
Publishers
- RAI Trade
- TDK
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