{"product_id":"4945604911214","title":"Mikko Franck - Korngold: Die Tote Stadt - Import 2 DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMikko Franck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKorngold’s forgotten masterpiece opera, featuring a stellar cast—Voigt and Nilund—and Holten’s superb direction\nKorngold, hailed as the “second Mozart,” demonstrated his precocious talent with *The City of the Dead*, an opera he composed at the age of 23. Premiered in Cologne in 1920 under the baton of Otto Klemperer, it was a resounding success, and Korngold’s talent gained worldwide recognition. However, the composer later moved to the United States, where he became a film composer who helped shape the Golden Age of American cinema. As a result, *The City of the Dead* had become a largely forgotten masterpiece; yet in recent years, its reputation has grown, and the number of performances in Europe has increased. In particular, this production by Kaspar Holten at the Finnish National Opera, with its understated yet insightful direction, captures the true artistry of this work—which can be considered one of the masterpieces of early 20th-century opera—both musically and visually. This opera is renowned for demanding the highest level of technical skill from its two lead roles. This performance marks a truly dream-like collaboration featuring Voigt—now one of Germany’s most popular tenors—and the soprano Nilund, whose singing, acting, and striking beauty make her the perfect fit for the role!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opus Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595645444385,"sku":"4945604911214","price":74.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4945604911214.jpg?v=1790482097","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-ca\/products\/4945604911214","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}