Verdi: Luisa Miller (Metropolitan Opera, 1979) DVD

UPC: 044007340271

Overview

This DVD captures a historic live performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Luisa Miller, recorded at the Metropolitan Opera on January 20, 1979. Conducted by the legendary James Levine, the production features an all-star cast, including Renata Scotto, Plácido Domingo, and Sherrill Milnes. Based on Friedrich Schiller's play Kabale und Liebe (Intrigue and Love), the opera tells a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. This production is a must-have for opera enthusiasts, showcasing Verdi's early masterpiece with unparalleled artistry.

Product Features

• Format: DVD Video
• Region: All-region (NTSC)
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
• Language: Italian (with optional subtitles)
• Release Year: 2006 (Decca reissue)

Interesting Facts

• Luisa Miller is one of Verdi's lesser-staged operas, yet it is considered a pivotal work in his transition to more mature operatic styles, blending bel canto traditions with dramatic realism.
• Renata Scotto's portrayal of Luisa was praised for its emotional depth and technical precision, with The New York Times highlighting her "energy, intensity, and care for detail."
• Plácido Domingo's performance as Rodolfo was described as "gleaming with strength and beauty," solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest tenors of his generation.
• Sherrill Milnes, in the role of Miller, delivered a powerful and heartfelt performance, while Bonaldo Giaiotti's portrayal of Walter was lauded as a masterclass in Italian basso cantante singing.
• The production was directed by Nathaniel Merrill, with set designs by Attilio Colonnello and costumes by Charles Caine, creating a visually stunning representation of 18th-century Tyrol.
• This performance was part of the Live from the Met series, a groundbreaking initiative that brought opera to television audiences worldwide.

Track Listing

1. Act I: L'amore e un raggio di sole
2. Act II: Tu puniscimi, o Signore
3. Act III: Quando le sere al placido

Publishers

• Produced by the Metropolitan Opera Association.
• Distributed by Decca.
• Supported by grants from Texaco Inc., the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Charles E. Culpeper Foundation.

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