Verdi: La Traviata (complete opera recorded in 2014) BLU-RAY
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Verdi: La Traviata (complete opera recorded in 2014) BLU-RAY
Glyndebourne Opera / Venera Gimadieva, Michael Fabiano, Tassis Christoyannis, Emanuele D'Aguanno, Magdalena Molendowska / Mark Elder (cond)
[ Opus Arte Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc ]
Release Date: Tuesday 1 September 2015
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Verdi's tragic masterpiece is elegantly updated by director Tom Cairns in this 'fresh and thrillingly unfamiliar' (Independent) Glyndebourne production, in which Violetta's death is cast as an idée fixe, creating a liberating framework that is well supported by Hildegard Bechtler's semi-abstract designs. Described as a soprano of 'huge presence, compelling to watch', Venera Gimadieva is 'thrilling' (Guardian) in her company debut as the doomed courtesan, well matched by Michael Fabiano's sharply suited and 'robustly-sung' Alfredo (Financial Times), with Tassis Christoyannis delivering an imposing performance as the formidable Germont Père. Conductor Mark Elder reveals his mastery of the opera's dramatic shape, coaxing each and every nuance out of the London Philharmonic Orchestra to create beautifully stylish music-making.
- Extra Features: Verdi's La traviata - 'Once heard, never forgotten', 'An opera for all times', and a Cast Gallery.
"there can be no doubt of his [Mark Elder's] mastery of the opera's dramatic shape and instrumental palette, flawlessly rendered by the London Philharmonic.'' The Daily Telegraph
Running time: 132 minutes
Subtitles: EN/FR/DE/JP/KO
Sound format: LPCM stereo/DTS Master Audio 5.1 (BLU-RAY)
"[Elder's] handling of the score is a revelation; nothing here is routine...one is overwhelmed by the beauty of the playing and of the work. Cairns's production is quite excellent, with strong, vivid characterisation of even the minor figures...Gimadieva sings what is famously a difficult role...most impressively. Her acting is vivid too...Alfredo is ideally sung and acted by Michael Fabiano, youthful, impetuous and intense, with a ringing voice." BBC Music
