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Verdi: Aida
Roberto Tagliavini (The King of Egypt); Andrea Ulbrich (Amneris); Hui He (Aida); Marco Berti (Radamès); Francesco Ellero d'Artegna (Ramfis); Ambrogio Maestri (Amonasro); Antonella Trevisan (High Priestess); Antonello Ceron (A messenger)
The grand scale and magnificent acoustics of the Roman arena in Verona are ideally suited to the pageantry of Verdi's Egyptian opera, presented here in a staging that is true to the original 1913 production, framed by obelisks and sphinxes and filled with chorus and dancers. Chinese soprano Hui He has won international acclaim for her portrayal of the eponymous slave girl whose forbidden love for the war hero Radamés (Marco Berti, the experienced Verdi tenor) brings death to them both.
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/10/2013
Sound Formats:
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP
Catalogue Number: OA1107D
Conductor(s):
Daniel Oren
Daniel Oren
Orchestra(s):
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet dell'Arena di Verona
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet dell'Arena di Verona
Artist(s):
Roberto Tagliavini; Andrea Ulbrich; Hui He; Marco Berti; Francesco Ellero d'Artegna; Ambrogio Maestri; Antonella Trevisan; Antonello Ceron; Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet dell'Arena di Verona; Daniel Oren
Roberto Tagliavini; Andrea Ulbrich; Hui He; Marco Berti; Francesco Ellero d'Artegna; Ambrogio Maestri; Antonella Trevisan; Antonello Ceron; Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet dell'Arena di Verona; Daniel Oren
"It's straightforward, recalling Edwardian toy theatre...And the spectacle isn't overdone...Ulbrich is a fiery Amneris. But it's the Ethiopians who carry the day, with Maestri's thundering Amonasro and, above all, Chinese soprano Hui He's Aida, vocally strong and passionate and commanding a decent mezza voce." (BBC Music Magazine ★★★)
"Hui He is one of the world's Aidas of choice, and there's no denying that she's got what it takes ... Berti, similarly, has a true Verdi tenor as Radames .. .Ulbrich is an impressive Amneris without a well-placed top couple of notes ... Maestri, who looks as if he could stomp the Egyptians to death if he wanted to, sings and acts a monumental Amonasro." (International Record Review)
"[Hui He] is quite magnificent, her silvery-toned soprano soaring above the orchestra. Add her involved and expressive acting and excellent vocal characterisation to a smooth legato line and I was bowled over...[Ulbrich] has the vocal heft and bite to come over in the large Verona Arena whilst her committed acting was also welcome." (Musicweb International)
"Hui He is one of the world's Aidas of choice, and there's no denying that she's got what it takes ... Berti, similarly, has a true Verdi tenor as Radames .. .Ulbrich is an impressive Amneris without a well-placed top couple of notes ... Maestri, who looks as if he could stomp the Egyptians to death if he wanted to, sings and acts a monumental Amonasro." (International Record Review)
"[Hui He] is quite magnificent, her silvery-toned soprano soaring above the orchestra. Add her involved and expressive acting and excellent vocal characterisation to a smooth legato line and I was bowled over...[Ulbrich] has the vocal heft and bite to come over in the large Verona Arena whilst her committed acting was also welcome." (Musicweb International)
Roberto Tagliavini (The King of Egypt); Andrea Ulbrich (Amneris); Hui He (Aida); Marco Berti (Radamès); Francesco Ellero d'Artegna (Ramfis); Ambrogio Maestri (Amonasro); Antonella Trevisan (High Priestess); Antonello Ceron (A messenger)
The grand scale and magnificent acoustics of the Roman arena in Verona are ideally suited to the pageantry of Verdi's Egyptian opera, presented here in a staging that is true to the original 1913 production, framed by obelisks and sphinxes and filled with chorus and dancers. Chinese soprano Hui He has won international acclaim for her portrayal of the eponymous slave girl whose forbidden love for the war hero Radamés (Marco Berti, the experienced Verdi tenor) brings death to them both.
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 01/10/2013
Sound Formats:
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP
Catalogue Number: OA1107D
Conductor(s):
Daniel Oren
Daniel Oren
Orchestra(s):
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet dell'Arena di Verona
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet dell'Arena di Verona
Artist(s):
Roberto Tagliavini; Andrea Ulbrich; Hui He; Marco Berti; Francesco Ellero d'Artegna; Ambrogio Maestri; Antonella Trevisan; Antonello Ceron; Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet dell'Arena di Verona; Daniel Oren
Roberto Tagliavini; Andrea Ulbrich; Hui He; Marco Berti; Francesco Ellero d'Artegna; Ambrogio Maestri; Antonella Trevisan; Antonello Ceron; Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet dell'Arena di Verona; Daniel Oren
"It's straightforward, recalling Edwardian toy theatre...And the spectacle isn't overdone...Ulbrich is a fiery Amneris. But it's the Ethiopians who carry the day, with Maestri's thundering Amonasro and, above all, Chinese soprano Hui He's Aida, vocally strong and passionate and commanding a decent mezza voce." (BBC Music Magazine ★★★)
"Hui He is one of the world's Aidas of choice, and there's no denying that she's got what it takes ... Berti, similarly, has a true Verdi tenor as Radames .. .Ulbrich is an impressive Amneris without a well-placed top couple of notes ... Maestri, who looks as if he could stomp the Egyptians to death if he wanted to, sings and acts a monumental Amonasro." (International Record Review)
"[Hui He] is quite magnificent, her silvery-toned soprano soaring above the orchestra. Add her involved and expressive acting and excellent vocal characterisation to a smooth legato line and I was bowled over...[Ulbrich] has the vocal heft and bite to come over in the large Verona Arena whilst her committed acting was also welcome." (Musicweb International)
"Hui He is one of the world's Aidas of choice, and there's no denying that she's got what it takes ... Berti, similarly, has a true Verdi tenor as Radames .. .Ulbrich is an impressive Amneris without a well-placed top couple of notes ... Maestri, who looks as if he could stomp the Egyptians to death if he wanted to, sings and acts a monumental Amonasro." (International Record Review)
"[Hui He] is quite magnificent, her silvery-toned soprano soaring above the orchestra. Add her involved and expressive acting and excellent vocal characterisation to a smooth legato line and I was bowled over...[Ulbrich] has the vocal heft and bite to come over in the large Verona Arena whilst her committed acting was also welcome." (Musicweb International)
