Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Don Giovanni (Salzburger Marionettentheater)

ISBN: 3939187534 / 9783939187530

Overview

Experience the legendary opera Don Giovanni like never before, performed by the Salzburger Marionettentheater and presented by Sir Peter Ustinov. This unique adaptation uses marionettes to bring Mozart’s classic tale of seduction and retribution to life, accompanied by a renowned soundtrack performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Erich Leinsdorf. The production, filmed by ZDF/3SAT, combines stunning visuals with Decca’s high-quality audio recording, featuring iconic singers such as Cesare Siepi, Birgit Nilsson, and Leontyne Price.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, 4:3 Standard
• Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• Total Runtime: Approx. 104 minutes
• Region Code: PAL (Region Code D)
• Subtitles: Interactive menus in multiple languages
• Color Mode: Color
• Special Features:
  • "Making Of" documentary
  • Commentary by Sir Peter Ustinov
  • Biographies of the cast and crew

Interesting Facts

• Unique Production: The Salzburger Marionettentheater’s marionette performance of Don Giovanni brings an innovative visual twist to Mozart's opera, adding an intriguing dimension to the storytelling.
• Star Cast: The soundtrack features some of opera’s greatest voices, including Cesare Siepi as Don Giovanni, Birgit Nilsson as Donna Anna, and Leontyne Price as Donna Elvira.
• Presenter Sir Peter Ustinov: Renowned actor and director Sir Peter Ustinov adds insightful commentary, enhancing the viewer's appreciation of the opera and Mozart’s work.
• Renowned Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf, known for his dynamic and precise conducting style, leads the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world’s finest ensembles, in this powerful rendition of Don Giovanni.

Cast & Crew

• Don Giovanni: Cesare Siepi
• Donna Anna: Birgit Nilsson
• Donna Elvira: Leontyne Price
• Don Ottavio: Cesare Valletti
• Leporello: Fernando Corena
• Zerlina: Eugenia Ratti
• Masetto: Heinz Blankenburg

• Il Commendatore: Arnold Van Mill

• Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

• Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
• Production: Directed by Georg Wübbolt
• Staging: Wolf Dieter Ludwig

Publisher

Cascade Medien GmbH
A production by ZDF/3SAT in collaboration with Decca Record Company Ltd.

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