Antonio Pappano, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - The Verdi Edition: Simon Boccanegra (2013)
Antonio Pappano, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - The Verdi Edition: Simon Boccanegra (2013)
NTSC 16:9 (720x480) | Italiano (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 148 min | 6,02+3,80 Gb (DVD9+DVD5)
Classical | Label: Opus Arte | Sub: English, Francais, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol | Recorded: 2010
NTSC 16:9 (720x480) | Italiano (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 148 min | 6,02+3,80 Gb (DVD9+DVD5)
Classical | Label: Opus Arte | Sub: English, Francais, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol | Recorded: 2010
Plácido Domingo’s triumphant “return” to his baritone roots (his first debut with the Mexican National Opera, in 1959, was as a baritone), is captured in this stunning 2-DVD set of the Royal Opera House’s 2010 production of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra. Domingo is joined by Marina Poplavskaya, Joseph Calleja, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Jonathan Summers and Lukas Jakobski in this Antonio Pappano conducted performance, directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
Simon Boccanegra is Verdi’s magnificent telling of a humble 14th century Genoan who rises to become Doge of the great city. The plot centres on the political intrigues between Boccanegra (Domingo) and his adversary, the aristocratic Jacopo Fiesco and the discovery of his long-lost daughter, Amelia. This story – though replete with an inevitable tragic conclusion – is ultimately one of hope, as the two great men are able to rise above their power-driven animosities to ensure peace amongst their beloved Genoa’s warring factions and by placing familial and civic love ahead of their own individual desires.
This stunning production garnered critical acclaim for Domingo and cast, especially Ferruccio Furlanetto. In a market full of Domingo birthday and anniversary reissue products, this 2-DVD release is a much anticipated new recording and performance.
Performer:
Simon Boccanegra - Plácido Domingo
Amelia Grimaldi/Maria Boccanegra - Marina Poplavskaya
Gabriele Adorno - Joseph Calleja
Jacope Fiesco - Ferruccio Furlanetto
Paolo Albiani - Jonathan Summers
Piero - Lukas Jakobski
The Royal Opera Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor - Antonio Pappano
Antonio Pappano, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - The Verdi Edition: Simon Boccanegra (2013)
Antonio Pappano, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - The Verdi Edition: Simon Boccanegra (2013)
Antonio Pappano, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - The Verdi Edition: Simon Boccanegra (2013)
Antonio Pappano, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - The Verdi Edition: Simon Boccanegra (2013)
Antonio Pappano, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - The Verdi Edition: Simon Boccanegra (2013)
