Description
Verdi: Aida - Maria Chiara, Luciano Pavarotti (DVD)
UPC: 807280005998
Product Features
- Title: Aida by Giuseppe Verdi
- Conductor: Lorin Maazel
- Performers:Chorus and Orchestra: Teatro Alla Scala, Milan
- Aida: Maria Chiara
- Radames: Luciano Pavarotti
- Amneris: Ghena Dimitrova
- Amonasro: Juan Pons
- Ramphis: Nicolai Ghiaurov
- The King of Egypt: Paata Burchuladze
- Chorus Master: Giulio Bertola
- Stage Director: Luca Ronconi
- Set Design: Mauro Pagano
- Costume Design: Vera Marzot
- Lighting Design: Vannio Vanni
- Recording Date: 1985, Teatro Alla Scala, Milan
- Executive Producer: Robin Scott
- Video Director: Derek Bailey
Overview
This 2-DVD set captures a legendary 1985 performance of Verdi's Aida from Teatro Alla Scala in Milan, featuring the unparalleled talents of Luciano Pavarotti as Radames and Maria Chiara in the title role of Aida. Conducted by Lorin Maazel, this production is directed by Luca Ronconi and showcases the grand scale and emotional intensity of one of Verdi’s greatest operas.
The cast also includes the powerful mezzo-soprano Ghena Dimitrova as Amneris and the magnificent bass Nicolai Ghiaurov as Ramphis. With lush sets designed by Mauro Pagano and beautiful costumes by Vera Marzot, this performance is a true spectacle of opera, bringing ancient Egypt to life with unparalleled grandeur.
In addition to the full performance of the opera, the DVD set includes special features, such as "The Making of Aida", which includes interviews with Luciano Pavarotti, Lorin Maazel, and other prominent opera figures.
Interesting Facts
- Luciano Pavarotti delivers one of his most iconic performances as Radames, showcasing his legendary tenor voice in one of Verdi’s most demanding roles.
- This production of Aida was recorded live at the world-renowned Teatro Alla Scala in Milan, one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world.
- The DVD set includes "The Making of Aida", offering rare interviews with opera legends like Renata Tebaldi, Carlo Bergonzi, and Dame Eva Turner, along with behind-the-scenes footage.
- Ghena Dimitrova’s portrayal of Amneris, Radames' jealous lover, has been praised for its power and emotional depth, making this production a must-watch for opera fans.
Track Listing
- Act I: Radames is chosen to lead the Egyptian army, and Aida is torn between love for him and loyalty to her country.
- Act II: Amneris' jealousy of Aida leads to a confrontation.
- Act III: Aida and Radames' love grows amidst the tension of war.
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Act IV: Tragic resolution as Radames is condemned to death, and Aida joins him in his tomb.
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Bonus Feature: The Making of Aida with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik
- Teatro Alla Scala
Technical Specifications
- Running Time: 150 minutes (opera), 75 minutes (extras)
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Audio Formats:Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch
- PCM Stereo
- Dolby Digital
- Menu Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish
- Region Code: 0 (NTSC, plays worldwide)
Hashtags: #Aida #LucianoPavarotti #MariaChiara #LorinMaazel #TeatroAllaScala #OperaDVD #VerdiAida #GhenaDimitrova #ClassicalMusic #ArthausMusik
