Description
Vincenzo Bellini: I Puritani - DVD
UPC: 8018783040182
Product Features
- Composer: Vincenzo Bellini
- Performers: Gianna D'Angelo (Elvira), Luciano Saldari (Arturo), Agostino Ferrin (Riccardo), Dino Dondi (Sir Giorgio)
- Conductor: Arturo Basile
- Orchestra and Chorus: Orchestra e Coro del "Teatro Verdi" di Trieste
- Choreography: Ria Teresa Legnani
- Chorus Master: Giorgio Kirschner
- Stage Director: Walter Boccaccini
- TV Director: Vittorio Brignole
- Bonus Content: Arias from Bianca e Fernando, Il Pirata, I Capuleti e i Montecchi performed by Danilo Formaggia (Tenor) and Vincenzo Scalera (Piano)
- Recording Date: March 6, 1966
- Publisher: Hardy Classic Video (Rai Trade)
- Sound Formats: Dolby Digital, DTS
- Picture Format: 4:3, Black & White
- Subtitles: English, French, Italian, Spanish
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Disc Format: DVD9 (NTSC)
- Running Time: 440 minutes
- Bonus Feature: Rare arias by Bellini
Overview
Vincenzo Bellini’s "I Puritani" is a beloved bel canto opera, showcasing the composer’s gift for melody and dramatic tension. This rare black-and-white recording, filmed live at the Teatro Verdi di Trieste in 1966, features a stellar cast led by Gianna D'Angelo as Elvira, Luciano Saldari as Arturo, Agostino Ferrin as Riccardo, and Dino Dondi as Sir Giorgio. Conducted by Arturo Basile, this production captures the emotional intensity and vocal beauty of Bellini's final opera, set against the backdrop of the English Civil War.
The performance includes bonus material, with tenor Danilo Formaggia performing arias from other Bellini operas such as Bianca e Fernando, Il Pirata, and I Capuleti e i Montecchi, accompanied by Vincenzo Scalera on piano.
Interesting Facts
- Gianna D'Angelo, an American soprano renowned for her coloratura technique, delivers a breathtaking performance as Elvira, one of Bellini’s most demanding roles.
- The opera, "I Puritani," was Bellini’s final work, premiering in 1835, and is known for its romantic and political drama, with Elvira's mad scene being a highlight for sopranos.
- The 1966 recording is a rare treasure, showcasing some of the best Italian operatic talent of the mid-20th century.
- Arturo Basile was a prominent Italian conductor, especially known for his interpretations of Italian opera, and his leadership here enhances the expressive power of Bellini's music.
- The DVD includes bonus arias performed by Danilo Formaggia, offering viewers a broader glimpse of Bellini’s lyrical genius.
Track Listing
- Act I: Elvira’s mad scene, her engagement to Arturo, and the political backdrop of the Puritans.
- Act II: The growing tension between the characters as love and loyalty are tested.
- Act III: Arturo's return, the final confrontation, and Elvira’s emotional resolution.
- Bonus Aria Performances:
- Bianca e Fernando
- Il Pirata
- I Capuleti e i Montecchi
Publishers
- Hardy Classic Video
- Rai Trade
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