Marc Andreae, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana - Haydn: Lo Speziale (2003/1982)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Italiano (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (Dolby AC3, 6 ch) | 4.16 Gb (DVD5) | 95+59 min
Classical | Silverline Classics
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Italiano (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (Dolby AC3, 6 ch) | 4.16 Gb (DVD5) | 95+59 min
Classical | Silverline Classics
Haydn conducted the first performance in 1768. This 5 star plus production was staged at the Congress Palace, Lugano in 1982. The fine Libretto in Italian is by Carlo Goldoni. The acting is superb, the body language great. In fact one of the best is an extra apprentice who has no lines at all. The singing is excellent throughout and Griletta (Antonella Manotti) has a very fine voice and technique. The staging is one of the finest I have ever seen.
Cast:
Griletta - Antonella Manotti
Volpino - Carmen Gonzales
Sempronio - Luigi Alva
Mengone - William Matteuzzi
Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Conductor - Marc Andreae
Gaspar da Salo Quartett
Track List:
Lo Speziale, Comic Opera in 3 Acts
Bonus Audio:
String Quartets, Opus 64, 1-3