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Verdi: I vespri Siciliani
Giorgio Zancanaro (Guido di Monforte); Enzo Capuano (Il sire di Bethune); Chris Merritt (Arrigo); Cheryl Studer (La duchessa Elena)
Verdi’s 1855 Paris opera which followed Rigoletto, Il trovatore and La Traviata is treated to a performance of blazing energy and intimate refinement with a superb cast which includes Cheryl Studer and Chris Merritt. The rarely-seen third act ballet is included complete, with the internationally-acclaimed dancers Carla Fracci and Wayne Eagling.
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/10/2004
Sound Formats: Dolby Stereo
Ratio: 4:3
Subtitles: EN
Catalogue Number: OALS3008D
Conductor(s):
Riccardo Muti
Riccardo Muti
Orchestra(s):
Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala
Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala
Artist(s):
Giorgio Zancanaro; Enzo Capuano; Chris Merritt; Cheryl Studer; Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala; Riccardo Muti
Giorgio Zancanaro; Enzo Capuano; Chris Merritt; Cheryl Studer; Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala; Riccardo Muti
"...Muti...conducting tautly, ensures that this live performance carries high drama, with the orchestra too playing splendidly. Cheryl Studer sings gloriously as Elena and Chris Merritt (as Arrigo) is in even better form here than on the CD set...As with Ernani, the production is straightforward, with no crazy impositions from a self-conscious stage director. The ballet is included, but it is presented effectively and danced well, and the music is tuneful enough. Excellent sound, too." (The Penguin Guide ★★★★)
Giorgio Zancanaro (Guido di Monforte); Enzo Capuano (Il sire di Bethune); Chris Merritt (Arrigo); Cheryl Studer (La duchessa Elena)
Verdi’s 1855 Paris opera which followed Rigoletto, Il trovatore and La Traviata is treated to a performance of blazing energy and intimate refinement with a superb cast which includes Cheryl Studer and Chris Merritt. The rarely-seen third act ballet is included complete, with the internationally-acclaimed dancers Carla Fracci and Wayne Eagling.
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/10/2004
Sound Formats: Dolby Stereo
Ratio: 4:3
Subtitles: EN
Catalogue Number: OALS3008D
Conductor(s):
Riccardo Muti
Riccardo Muti
Orchestra(s):
Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala
Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala
Artist(s):
Giorgio Zancanaro; Enzo Capuano; Chris Merritt; Cheryl Studer; Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala; Riccardo Muti
Giorgio Zancanaro; Enzo Capuano; Chris Merritt; Cheryl Studer; Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala; Riccardo Muti
"...Muti...conducting tautly, ensures that this live performance carries high drama, with the orchestra too playing splendidly. Cheryl Studer sings gloriously as Elena and Chris Merritt (as Arrigo) is in even better form here than on the CD set...As with Ernani, the production is straightforward, with no crazy impositions from a self-conscious stage director. The ballet is included, but it is presented effectively and danced well, and the music is tuneful enough. Excellent sound, too." (The Penguin Guide ★★★★)
