Verdi: Messa da Requiem - Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic (Live at the Hollywood Bowl) DVD

UPC: 814337014131

Product Features

• Title: Verdi: Messa da Requiem
• Conductor: Gustavo Dudamel
• Performers:Event: Live performance at the Hollywood Bowl, August 2013
  • Juliana Di Giacomo (Soprano)
  • Michelle DeYoung (Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Vittorio Grigolo (Tenor)
  • Ildebrando D'Arcangelo (Bass)
  • Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra & Los Angeles Master Chorale
• Video Director: Michael Beyer
• Producer: Bernhard Fleischer
• Bonus Material: Behind-the-scenes interview and rehearsal with Gustavo Dudamel
• Format: High Definition, 1080i, 16:9
• Sound: PCM Stereo, DTS-HD MA 5.1
• Subtitles: Latin (original), German, English, French, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese
• Region Code: Worldwide
• Total Run Time: 116 minutes (Requiem: 98 minutes, Bonus: 18 minutes)
• Publisher: C Major Entertainment, 2013
• Produced by: Thirteen Productions LLC in association with WNET, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images, and C Major Entertainment

Overview

When the esteemed Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni passed away in 1873, Giuseppe Verdi was deeply affected and composed his monumental Messa da Requiem in the writer's memory. The piece is not only a tribute to Manzoni but also a fusion of Verdi’s operatic brilliance, blending soaring melodies with profound spiritual depth.

This 2013 performance at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, features world-renowned soloists Juliana Di Giacomo, Michelle DeYoung, Vittorio Grigolo, and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo. The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Los Angeles Master Chorale elevate this experience, described by the Los Angeles Times as a "radical and wondrous rethinking" of Verdi’s masterwork.

The performance captures both the spiritual intensity and operatic drama that Verdi's Requiem is known for. In addition to the main event, the DVD includes a special bonus feature with an intimate look at Dudamel’s process, including interviews and rehearsals.

Interesting Facts

• Verdi's Messa da Requiem was originally composed as a tribute to Italian literary giant Alessandro Manzoni, whose novel "I Promessi Sposi" is a cornerstone of Italian literature.
• The Hollywood Bowl is an iconic open-air venue in Los Angeles, known for hosting some of the most memorable concerts and performances worldwide.
• Gustavo Dudamel, celebrated for his dynamic conducting, has led the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 2009 and is widely regarded for his passion and interpretation of both classical and contemporary works.
• Vittorio Grigolo, the Italian tenor, has been praised for his passionate performances, particularly in opera, while Ildebrando D’Arcangelo is renowned for his deep and powerful bass-baritone voice.

Track Listing

1. Messa da Requiem - Giuseppe Verdi (98 minutes)

   • Featuring "Dies Irae," "Libera Me," and other iconic movements

2. Bonus Feature: Behind the Scenes with Gustavo Dudamel (18 minutes)

Publishers

• C Major Entertainment
• Thirteen Productions LLC in association with WNET
• Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
• Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images

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