Description
Verdi - Aida: The Open-Air Event from Festival St. Margarethen DVD
UPC: 0880242540591
Product Features
- Title: Aida
- Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
- Event: Open-Air Opera at St. Margarethen
- Cast Highlights:Performing Ensembles: Chorus, Ballet, and Orchestra of the National Theatre Brno
- Il Re: Janusz Monarcha
- Amneris: Cornelia Helfricht
- Aida: Eszter Sümegi
- Radamès: Kostadin Andreev
- Ramfis: Pièr Dalas
- Amonasro: Igor Morosow
- Un Messaggero: Martin Fournier
- Una Sacerdotessa: Sewan Salmasi
- Conductor: Ernst Märzendorfer
- Stage Director: Robert Herzl
- Stage Design and Special Effects: Manfred Waba
- Artistic Director: Wolfgang Werner
- Recording Venue: Römersteinbruch St. Margarethen
- Recording Date: July/August 2004
- TV Directors: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher
- Executive Producers: Hannes Rossacher, Imre Sereg, Elmar Kruse
- Picture Format: PAL 16:9 anamorphic
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Subtitles: English, German, Italian
- Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
- Total Run Time: 150 minutes
- Publisher: EuroArts
Overview
Experience the grandeur of Verdi’s "Aida" in this breathtaking open-air production at the Festival St. Margarethen, set against the backdrop of the Römersteinbruch quarry. Known for its spectacular stage design and impressive scale, this performance includes over 400 cast members, elephants, horses, and thrilling special effects that transform Verdi’s classic into a visual and auditory masterpiece.
The production, directed by Robert Herzl, features stunning stage design and effects by Manfred Waba. This unique setting and the monumental scope of the staging bring an epic quality to Verdi’s story of love, betrayal, and loyalty in ancient Egypt. The cast is led by Eszter Sümegi as Aida, with Kostadin Andreev as Radamès and Cornelia Helfricht as Amneris, delivering powerful performances that highlight the emotional intensity of Verdi’s music.
Interesting Facts
- Dramatic Scale: Known as one of the largest open-air opera stages in Europe, the St. Margarethen quarry setting enhances the epic quality of Aida, featuring live animals and special effects.
- Stellar Cast and Ensemble: With over 400 performers from the National Theatre Brno’s chorus, ballet, and orchestra, this production captures the essence of Verdi's music and the cultural vibrance of the Festival.
- Behind the Scenes: Directed for TV by renowned filmmakers Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher, the DVD captures the immersive atmosphere and dramatic staging, providing a front-row seat to the spectacle.
- Worldwide Acclaim: This production has been celebrated internationally for its visionary staging and high-caliber musical performances, offering a fresh and powerful interpretation of Verdi’s Aida.
Track Highlights
- Act I: Introduction to Aida’s love for Radamès and her inner conflict.
- Act II: The famous Triumphal March with majestic processions and military celebrations.
- Act III: The intimate meeting between Aida and Radamès by the Nile.
- Act IV: The tragic final scenes, where love and loyalty are tested to the utmost.
Publisher
EuroArts Music International GmbH
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