Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Don Giovanni (Deutsche Oper Berlin, 1961) - 2 DVDs

UPC: 0807180157499

Product Features

• Title: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Don Giovanni
• Conductor: Ferenc Fricsay
• Stage Director: Carl Ebert
• Stage and Costume Designer: Georges Wakhevitch
• Chorus Master: Walter Hagen-Groll
• Cast:Chorus & Orchestra: Deutsche Oper Berlin
  • Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as Don Giovanni
  • Josef Greindl as Komtur
  • Elisabeth Grümmer as Donna Anna
  • Donald Grobe as Don Ottavio
  • Pilar Lorengar as Donna Elvira
  • Ivan Sardi as Masetto
  • Erika Köth as Zerlina
  • Walter Berry as Leporello
• Language: German adaptation by Georg Schünemann (Original Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte)
• Subtitles: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Korean
• Picture Format: 4:3 NTSC
• Sound Format: PCM Mono
• Region Code: 0 (Region-free)
• Running Time: 176 minutes
• Number of Discs: 2 DVDs
• Recorded: September 24, 1961, Deutsche Oper Berlin
• Production: Deutsche Oper Berlin and SFB (now RBB), licensed worldwide by RBB Media GmbH

Overview

This historic recording captures the opening performance of the Deutsche Oper Berlin's new building on September 24, 1961, with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Don Giovanni. Conducted by Ferenc Fricsay and directed by Carl Ebert, this production is a cornerstone of Berlin's operatic history. The opera, adapted into German by Georg Schünemann, features a stellar cast including Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in the title role. Don Giovanni, one of Mozart's most challenging and revered works, is brought to life with stunning vocal performances and masterful orchestration, showcasing the full capabilities of the new opera house.

Interesting Facts

• Historic Opening: This performance was the grand opening of the new Deutsche Oper Berlin building, attended by an illustrious audience including high-ranking officials, diplomats, and prominent figures in the arts. It marked a significant moment in Berlin’s cultural history.
• Legendary Cast: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, one of the most acclaimed baritones of the 20th century, delivers a powerful performance as Don Giovanni, complemented by Elisabeth Grümmer and Pilar Lorengar in the roles of Donna Anna and Donna Elvira, respectively.
• Technical Excellence: The new stage and state-of-the-art technology of the Deutsche Oper Berlin were showcased in this production, demonstrating the venue's ability to handle the complexities of Mozart’s work with precision and grace.

Track Listing

1. Act I:

   • Introduction and Duet: "Notte e giorno faticar"
   • Donna Anna's Accusation
   • Don Giovanni's Escape
   • The Duet: "La ci darem la mano"
   • The Finale: "Già la mensa è preparata"

2. Act II:

   • Don Giovanni's Deceptions
   • The Serenade: "Deh vieni alla finestra"
   • The Confrontation with the Statue
   • The Commendatore's Return
   • Don Giovanni’s Descent into Hell

Publishers

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Cat No: 157499

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