Description

Verdi Messa da Requiem: A Monumental Tribute at the Hollywood Bowl (DVD Video)

Product Information

UPC: 0814337014124
Product Type: DVD Video
Title: Messa da Requiem
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Featured Artists: Conducted by: Gustavo Dudamel
- Soprano: Juliana Di Giacomo
- Mezzo-Soprano: Michelle Deyoung
- Tenor: Vittorio Grigolo
- Bass: Ildebrando D'Arcangelo
Performing Ensembles:Production Venue: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Los Angeles Master Chorale
Video Director: Michael Beyer
Produced by: Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images, THIRTEEN Productions LLC in association with WNET, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, and C Major Entertainment

Overview

In memory of the revered writer Alessandro Manzoni, Giuseppe Verdi composed his monumental Messa da Requiem—a work that fuses profound spirituality with the dramatic qualities characteristic of his operas. Recorded live at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in August 2013, this performance brings together three superstars of the musical world: conductor Gustavo Dudamel, tenor Vittorio Grigolo, and bass-baritone Ildebrando D'Arcangelo. With its endless melodic lines and powerful musico-dramatic effects, Verdi’s Requiem is reimagined with a fresh, radical vision under Dudamel’s baton, delivering an experience described as both transformative and exceptional.

Product Features

Format & Medium: DVD Video
Picture Format: 16:9, Filmed in High Definition (NTSC)
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 (Bonus: DD 2.0)
Subtitles: Available in Latin (original language), German, English, French, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese
Region: Worldwide
Running Time:Special Note: Copy protected; intended for private home viewing only.
- Total: 116 minutes
- Requiem Performance: 96 minutes
- Bonus Feature: 18 minutes (Behind-the-scenes interview and rehearsal with Gustavo Dudamel)

Interesting Facts

Historical Tribute:
Verdi composed Messa da Requiem in memory of Alessandro Manzoni, premiering it on the first anniversary of the writer’s death in 1874. The work remains a monumental synthesis of spiritual depth and operatic brilliance.
Star-Studded Performance:
The recording captures the masterful collaboration of Gustavo Dudamel, Vittorio Grigolo, and Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, all delivering performances at the peak of their artistry.
Innovative Interpretation:
Dudamel's visionary approach to the Requiem rethinks the traditional performance, infusing the work with a dynamic and refreshing energy that has been widely acclaimed.
Exclusive Bonus Content:
The DVD includes an insightful bonus feature featuring behind-the-scenes interviews and rehearsals with Gustavo Dudamel, providing viewers with a unique glimpse into the creative process.

Publishers

A production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC in association with WNET, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, Fleischer Moving Images, and C Major Entertainment.
Supported by the Irene Diamond Fund, LaEsther T. Mertz Ch Trust, Rosalind P. Walter, The Agnes Varis Trust, The Starr Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, and PBS.
© 2013 THIRTEEN Productions LLC and Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images. All rights reserved. This programme is under copyright protection and intended for private home viewing only.

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