Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro – René Jacobs, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées |2 DVD Set

UPC: 3760115302174

Product Features

• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
• Opera: Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492
  • Dramma giocoso in four acts
  • Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte
• Performers:Orchestra and Chorus: Concerto Köln & Chœur du Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
  • Il Conte: Pietro Spagnoli
  • La Contessa: Annette Dasch
  • Susanna: Rosemary Joshua
  • Figaro: Luca Pisaroni
  • Cherubino: Angelika Kirchschlager
  • Marcellina: Sophie Pondjiclis
  • Antonio: Alessandro Svab
  • Bartolo: Antonio Abete
  • Don Basilio: Enrico Facini
  • Barbarina: Pauline Courtin
  • Don Curzio: Serge Goubioud
• Conductor: René Jacobs
• Stage Director: Jean-Louis Martinoty
• Set Design: Hans Schavernoch
• Costume Design: Sylvie de Segonzac
• Lighting Design: Jean Kalman
• Choreography: Cookie Chiapalone
• Video Director: Pierre Barré
• DVD Format: NTSC, 2 DVD9 (All Regions)
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 Surround
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese
• Run Time: 182 minutes
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Overview

Mozart's beloved opera Le Nozze di Figaro comes alive in this spectacular production from the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. Conducted by René Jacobs and featuring the renowned period-instrument ensemble Concerto Köln, this performance delivers a fresh, dynamic interpretation of one of Mozart’s greatest works.

The stellar cast includes Luca Pisaroni as the wily Figaro, Rosemary Joshua as Susanna, Pietro Spagnoli as the jealous Count, and Annette Dasch as the sorrowful Countess, with a standout performance by Angelika Kirchschlager as the mischievous Cherubino. Under Jean-Louis Martinoty's direction, the production modernizes the 18th-century setting, adding a contemporary flair while remaining faithful to Mozart’s wit and drama.

This two-DVD set, filmed in high-definition at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, offers a visually stunning and musically vibrant rendition of this dramma giocoso. The production is enhanced by the stylish set design of Hans Schavernoch and elegant costumes by Sylvie de Segonzac, perfectly complementing the artistry of Mozart’s score.

Interesting Facts

• René Jacobs, a leading conductor of Baroque and Classical repertoire, brings his historically informed performance practice to Le Nozze di Figaro, using period instruments to recreate the authentic sound of Mozart’s music.
• The Concerto Köln orchestra, known for its historically accurate performances, contributes to the lightness and transparency of the music, offering a refined balance between the singers and the orchestra.
• The opera was first performed in Vienna in 1786 and is based on Pierre Beaumarchais' controversial play, which was banned in several countries for its revolutionary critique of the aristocracy.
• Angelika Kirchschlager's portrayal of Cherubino is praised for its youthful energy and comedic timing, bringing a playful element to the opera’s complex character dynamics.
• Le Nozze di Figaro is part of Mozart’s famous Da Ponte Trilogy, alongside Don Giovanni and Così fan tutte, all with librettos written by Lorenzo Da Ponte.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

• Act I
• Act II

Disc 2:

• Act III
• Act IV
• Closing Credits

Bonus Features:

• Behind-the-scenes footage of the production
• Interviews with René Jacobs and cast members
• Illustrated synopsis

Publishers

• Label: BelAir Classiques
• Release Year: 2008 (Live Recording from Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris)

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