Description
Verdi - Messa da Requiem: Opernhaus Zürich DVD
UPC: 4260234831467
Product Features
- Title: Messa da Requiem
- Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
- Conductor: Fabio Luisi
- Choreographer & Stage Director: Christian Spuck
- Orchestra & Choir: Philharmonia Zürich, Chor der Oper Zürich, Zusatzchor der Oper Zürich
- Main Cast:Ballet Ensemble: Ballett Zürich
- Soprano: Krassimira Stoyanova
- Mezzo-Soprano: Veronica Simeoni
- Tenor: Francesco Meli
- Bass: Georg Zeppenfeld
- Design Team:Recording Location: Opernhaus Zürich, December 2016
- Set Designer: Christian Schmidt
- Costume Designer: Emma Ryott
- Lighting Designer: Martin Gebhardt
- Chorus Master: Marcovalerio Marletta
- Dramaturgy: Michael Küster, Claus Spahn
- Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Subtitles: Latin, German, English, French, Japanese, Korean
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Total Run Time: 96 minutes (Performance) + 57 minutes (Documentary)
- Documentary: "Stepping into the Unknown - Christian Spuck's Production of Verdi's Requiem" by Jürg Goutschi
- Publisher: Accentus Music in collaboration with NHK, Arte, and SRG SSR
Overview
This unique production of Verdi’s Messa da Requiem from Opernhaus Zürich combines musical and balletic interpretation, bringing Verdi's powerful and introspective work to life in a multidisciplinary presentation. Under the baton of Fabio Luisi, the Philharmonia Zürich, alongside the Chor der Oper Zürich, delivers Verdi’s Requiem with a powerful vocal lineup featuring Krassimira Stoyanova, Veronica Simeoni, Francesco Meli, and Georg Zeppenfeld.
Directed and choreographed by Christian Spuck, this production integrates ballet by Ballett Zürich, adding an evocative physical layer to the themes of life, death, and redemption. This DVD also includes the documentary “Stepping into the Unknown,” which explores Spuck’s creative process and vision for staging Verdi's solemn work in an innovative way. Filmed live at the Opernhaus Zürich, this DVD provides an immersive experience that melds music, dance, and emotion.
Interesting Facts
- A Dance-Infused Requiem: Christian Spuck’s choreography offers a novel take on Verdi’s Requiem, transforming the traditional concert setting into a rich visual performance that adds depth to the work’s spiritual and emotional themes.
- High Praise for Vocalists: The cast features renowned voices in opera, including soprano Krassimira Stoyanova and tenor Francesco Meli, both acclaimed for their powerful, nuanced performances in Verdi’s works.
- Introspective Documentary: The included documentary by Jürg Goutschi, Stepping into the Unknown, provides viewers with insight into Spuck’s artistic approach and the challenges of integrating dance with Verdi’s intense Requiem.
- Cinematic Recording Quality: Produced by Accentus Music, known for high-quality music recordings, this DVD delivers exceptional visual and audio fidelity, capturing the full grandeur of the live performance.
Track Highlights
- Requiem and Kyrie – The solemn opening, setting a reverent tone for the work.
- Dies Irae – A dramatic portrayal of the final judgment.
- Sanctus – A powerful choral section embodying faith and devotion.
- Libera Me – The climactic plea for salvation, highlighting the soprano’s emotional range.
Publisher
Accentus Music
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