Verdi - La Traviata | Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour | Opera Australia DVD

UPC: 5060266600388

Product Features

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Conductor: Brian Castles-Onion
• Director: Francesca Zambello
• Starring:Orchestra: Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra
  • Emma Matthews as Violetta Valéry
  • Gianluca Terranova as Alfredo Germont
  • Jonathan Summers as Giorgio Germont
• Running Time: Approx. 141 minutes
• Audio Format: DTS Surround Sound, Stereo
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
• Picture Format: NTSC, All Regions
• Label: Opera Australia

Overview

Experience Verdi's La Traviata like never before in this spectacular outdoor production, staged as part of the Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour series. Set on a breathtaking floating stage, with the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, this performance elevates Verdi's timeless masterpiece to a new level of grandeur. Directed by Francesca Zambello, the production features a colossal Swarovski chandelier, stunning fireworks, and beautifully crafted set and costumes, making it a La Traviata that captivates all the senses.

Emma Matthews delivers a heart-wrenching performance as Violetta, the doomed courtesan who falls in love with Alfredo, portrayed by the talented Italian tenor Gianluca Terranova. Their tragic romance is set against the moral complexities of society, and Violetta's declining health only adds to the tension. Jonathan Summers plays Giorgio Germont, whose disapproval ultimately drives the lovers apart.

With the orchestra hidden beneath the stage, the sound is perfectly amplified, ensuring the highest quality audio complements the exceptional vocal performances.

Interesting Facts

• Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is known for its grand-scale, open-air productions, and this 2012 performance of La Traviata was no exception, featuring a 9-meter tall Swarovski chandelier and dazzling fireworks.
• Emma Matthews is one of Australia’s most celebrated sopranos, known for her expressive voice and emotional depth, making her portrayal of Violetta especially moving.
• The production was directed by Francesca Zambello, a world-renowned opera director, who brought her unique vision to this outdoor staging.
• The orchestra was concealed in a studio below the stage to ensure flawless sound quality, combining the beauty of live music with modern technology for an immersive experience.
• This production was recorded live in 2012, capturing the magic of the Sydney Harbour and the emotional power of Verdi's score.

Track Listing

1. Act I
   • Violetta’s Party
   • Violetta and Alfredo's Love
2. Act II
   • Giorgio Germont’s Confrontation
   • Violetta's Sacrifice
3. Act III
   • Violetta's Tragic Decline
   • Finale: Violetta’s Farewell

Extra Features

• Cast Gallery
• Interviews with director Francesca Zambello and costume designer Tess Schofield
• Pre-production Clips showcasing the creation of the set and stage elements

Publishers

• Opera Australia
• Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour