Tutto Verdi – The Complete Operatic Legacy of Giuseppe Verdi | DVD Video

Product Information

• UPC: 814337012106
• Product Type: DVD Video
• Title: Tutto Verdi – The Complete Operas and Requiem
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Featuring: Definitive performances of all twenty-six operas and Verdi’s immortal Requiem
• Highlighted Opera: I due Foscari – Verdi’s sixth opera based on Lord Byrne's play, rich with intrigue and historical drama
• Performers & Production:                                              Recording: Filmed in high definition from an HD source
  • Opera Cast Highlights for I due Foscari:
    • Francesco Foscari, Jacopo Foscari, Lucrezia Contarini, Jacopo Loredano, among others
  • Orchestra & Chorus: Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Regio di Parma
  • Conductor: Donato Renzetti
  • Stage Direction: Joseph Franconi Lee
  • Set and Costume Design: William Orlandi
  • Lighting Design: Valerio Alfieri
  • Choreography: Marta Ferri
  • Chorus Master: Martino Faggiani
  • Video Direction: Tiziano Mancini
• Picture Format: 16:9 NTSC
• Audio Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS Digital Surround 5.1
• Subtitles: Italian (original language), with options for English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
• Running Time: Total running time of 127 minutes (Opera: 117 minutes, Bonus: 10 minutes)

Overview

Tutto Verdi is an extraordinary edition released to mark the Verdi bicentenary, setting a new benchmark for complete operatic projects. This comprehensive collection presents all twenty-six operas by the greatest Italian stage composer, along with his timeless Requiem, in definitive performances that capture the essence of Verdi’s genius.

Within this collection, I due Foscari stands out as a compelling example. Based on Lord Byrne’s play The Two Foscari, this opera delves into the intrigue surrounding the final days of the renowned Venetian duke, Francesco Foscari, and his dramatic overthrow. First performed at Rome’s Teatro Argentina in November 1844, the opera continues to enthrall audiences with its rich narrative and passionate music.

Product Features

• Media: DVD (also available as Blu-ray and complete box set)
• Video: High Definition, 16:9 NTSC
• Audio: PCM Stereo and DTS Digital Surround 5.1
• Subtitles: Available in multiple languages for a global audience
• Special Feature: Bonus introduction to I due Foscari
• Presentation: Definitive performances celebrating Verdi’s complete operatic legacy

Interesting Facts

• A Historic Celebration: Tutto Verdi commemorates the Verdi bicentenary, offering a comprehensive look at the complete works of Giuseppe Verdi, a milestone in classical music and operatic history.
• Definitive Performances: Each opera and the Requiem have been recorded in definitive performances that capture the spirit and innovation of Verdi’s music.
• Rich Dramatic Narratives: I due Foscari, Verdi's sixth opera, tells the dramatic story of political intrigue and personal tragedy set in 15th-century Venice, reflecting Verdi's ability to blend history and emotion.
• Unmatched Production Quality: With outstanding direction by Joseph Franconi Lee and masterful production values, this edition sets the standards by which all similar projects will be judged, as acclaimed by leading critics.

Publishers

Produced by UNITEL CLASSICA in cooperation with Fondazione Teatro Regio di Parma/Festival Verdi Parma and CLASSICA, and in collaboration with Fondazione Piero Portaluppi. Artwork and Editorial by C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin. All rights reserved.
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