Zürcher Festspiele 2005: Live from the Zurich Opera House - Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata | DVD 

UPC: 807280124798

Product Features

• Title: La Traviata
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
• Main Cast:Orchestra: Chorus and Orchestra of the Zurich Opera House
  • Violetta Valéry: Eva Mei
  • Alfredo Germont: Piotr Beczala
  • Giorgio Germont: Thomas Hampson
• Conductor: Franz Welser-Möst
• Stage Director: Jürgen Flimm
• Set Design: Erich Wonder
• Costume Design: Florence von Gerkan
• Video Director: Felix Breisach
• Produced By: Zurich Opera House and Felix Breisach Medienwerkstatt in association with Clasart - a Tele München Group Company and Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Region Code: Worldwide
• Subtitle Languages:Running Time: Approx. 132 minutes
  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Italian
• FSK Rating: FSK 0 (Suitable for all ages)
• DVD Format: Dual Layer

Overview

This DVD features a stunning live performance of Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata from the Zürcher Festspiele 2005, held at the Zurich Opera House. Conducted by Franz Welser-Möst and directed for the stage by Jürgen Flimm, this production showcases the exceptional talents of Eva Mei as Violetta Valéry, Piotr Beczala as Alfredo Germont, and Thomas Hampson as Giorgio Germont. With a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, La Traviata tells the tragic love story of a Parisian courtesan and her doomed romance with a nobleman. This production, enhanced by the breathtaking set design of Erich Wonder and the elegant costumes by Florence von Gerkan, brings Verdi's masterpiece to life with emotional depth and artistic brilliance.

Interesting Facts

• Star Performances: Eva Mei, a renowned Italian soprano, brings depth and sensitivity to the role of Violetta Valéry, while Thomas Hampson, a celebrated American baritone, delivers a powerful portrayal of Giorgio Germont. Piotr Beczala, one of the leading tenors of his generation, gives a heartfelt performance as Alfredo Germont.
• Acclaimed Production: Directed by Jürgen Flimm, a prominent figure in the world of opera, this production of La Traviata is noted for its modern yet faithful approach to Verdi's classic, maintaining the dramatic intensity and emotional resonance of the original.
• Zurich Opera House: Known for its high artistic standards, the Zurich Opera House has a long-standing reputation for delivering world-class opera performances, and this production is no exception.

Track Listing

1. Prelude
2. Act 1
3. Act 2, Scene 1
4. Act 2, Scene 2
5. Act 3
6. Behind the Scenes (Bonus Content)

Publishers

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik
• Distributed By: Arthaus Musik GmbH, Germany

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