Umberto Giordano: Andrea Chénier - DVD

UPC: 0824121001827

Product Features

• Composer: Umberto Giordano
• Performers: José Cura (Andrea Chénier), Maria Guleghina (Maddalena di Coigny), Carlo Guelfi (Carlo Gérard), Giacinta Nicotra (Bersi), Carlo Cigni (Roucher)
• Conductor: Carlo Rizzi
• Orchestra and Chorus: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna
• Stage Director: Giancarlo del Monaco
• Set & Costume Design: Giancarlo del Monaco
• Choreography: Astrid Ascarelli
• Lighting Design: Wolfgang von Zoubek
• Sound Formats: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, LPCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 16:9 anamorphic
• Subtitles: English (GB), German (D), French (F), Italian (I), Spanish (E)
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Disc Format: DVD9 (NTSC)
• Running Time: 123 minutes
• Publisher: TDK
• Recording: Live recording from the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, January 2006
• Directed for TV and Video: Paola Lordo

Overview

Umberto Giordano's "Andrea Chénier" is an operatic masterpiece set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. This 2006 production was staged at the prestigious Teatro Comunale di Bologna, with José Cura in the title role as the poet Andrea Chénier, and Maria Guleghina as Maddalena di Coigny, the noblewoman who falls in love with him. Carlo Guelfi plays Carlo Gérard, a servant-turned-revolutionary who is also in love with Maddalena, creating a powerful triangle of passion, sacrifice, and political intrigue.

Directed by Giancarlo del Monaco, with stunning sets and costumes also designed by him, this production is lauded for its dramatic intensity and lavish visuals. Carlo Rizzi conducts the Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, bringing Giordano’s richly emotional score to life.

Interesting Facts

• José Cura, renowned for his powerful stage presence and lyrical voice, is one of the most famous tenors of his generation, known for his portrayals of dramatic roles such as Andrea Chénier.
• Maria Guleghina is celebrated for her fiery performances in demanding soprano roles, and her portrayal of Maddalena di Coigny received widespread acclaim.
• Giancarlo del Monaco, son of the legendary tenor Mario del Monaco, is an internationally respected opera director, recognized for his dynamic and modern interpretations of classic operas.
• The opera "Andrea Chénier" is based on the real-life poet André Chénier, who was executed during the Reign of Terror in 1794, and the opera captures the turbulence and tragedy of the French Revolution.
• This live performance was recorded in January 2006 and directed for television by Paola Lordo, ensuring a high-quality visual and auditory experience for viewers.

Track Listing

1. Act I: Set in the Palace of the Countess of Coigny, where Andrea Chénier and Maddalena meet.
2. Act II: Takes place in Paris during the French Revolution, with Carlo Gérard rising to power.
3. Act III: A courtroom drama as Chénier faces trial for his supposed crimes.
4. Act IV: The final tragic moments of Chénier and Maddalena as they face their fate together.

Publishers

• TDK
• Teatro Comunale di Bologna
• Rai

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