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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro (Live from Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin, 1999)

Name: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro (Live from Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin, 1999)
SKU: 807280111194
Price: 16.91 USD
Availability: InStock

UPC: 807280111194

Product Features

Performance Details

Title: Le Nozze di Figaro
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
Librettist: Lorenzo da Ponte
Language: Sung in Italian
Location: Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin
Year: 1999
Opera Type: Opera buffa in four acts

Cast

Figaro: René Pape
Susanna: Dorothea Röschmann
Contessa Almaviva: Emily Magee
Conte Almaviva: Roman Trekel
Cherubino: Patricia Risley
Don Basilio: Peter Schreier
Marcellina: Rosemarie Lang
Bartolo: Kwangchul Youn
Barbarina: Yvonne Zeuge
Antonio: Bernd Zettisch
Cembalo/Harpsichord: Mark Hastings

Production Team

Staatskapelle Berlin | Staatsopernchor
Stage Director: Thomas Langhoff
Set Designer: Herbert Kapplmüller
Costume Designer: Yoshio Yabara
TV Direction: Alexandre Tarta
Co-Production: HEL AIR MEDIA, VIIR, MUZZIK, NHK
Support: Centre National de la Cinematographie

Technical Specifications

Subtitles: IT (Original Language), GB, DE, FR, ES, JP, Nor
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, dts-HD Master Audio 5.1
Region: Worldwide
Picture Format: 16:9
Running Time: 191 mins
Resolution: 1080i High Definition
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc 50GB (Dual Layer)
FSK: 0 (suitable for all ages)
Made in: Austria

Overview

Experience Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's beloved opera, "Le Nozze di Figaro," performed live at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin. Conducted by Daniel Barenboim, this opera buffa in four acts features a stellar cast, including René Pape as Figaro and Dorothea Röschmann as Susanna. Directed by Thomas Langhoff and set in a visually stunning stage designed by Herbert Kapplmüller, this production brings Mozart's timeless music and Lorenzo da Ponte's witty libretto to life. The Blu-ray format offers high-definition picture and superior sound quality, ensuring an immersive viewing experience.

Interesting Facts

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed "Le Nozze di Figaro" in 1786, and it remains one of his most performed and celebrated operas.
The opera is based on a play by Pierre Beaumarchais, which was controversial at the time for its critical portrayal of the aristocracy.
Daniel Barenboim is a world-renowned conductor and pianist, known for his interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire.
This production was a collaboration between several media companies, showcasing the international appeal and significance of Mozart's work.
The Staatsoper Unter den Linden, where this performance was recorded, is one of Berlin's most prestigious opera houses with a rich history dating back to the 18th century.