{"product_id":"807280219395","title":"Julian Kovatchev - Verdi, Giuseppe - La Traviata - Import DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulian Kovatchev\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerdi’s (1813–1901) *La Traviata* is one of the most popular productions at the Opera House. Combining classic themes—such as a romance across social classes and a heroine suffering from an incurable illness—with dreamlike, beautiful melodies, it is a masterpiece among masterpieces. Violetta, a courtesan who is not even allowed to seek true love, meets Alfredo, a simple-hearted young man. She gives up her glamorous life to live a secluded life with him in the countryside, but when Alfredo’s father arrives, he naturally refuses to allow it and demands that Violetta step aside, citing “Alfredo’s sister’s upcoming wedding” as the reason. “For the sake of the one I love,” Violetta gracefully steps aside. The misunderstanding that arises here is resolved in the final act, but by then it is already too late… In the original libretto, Alfredo did not visit her deathbed, but Piave grants these tragic lovers one final, tender moment together… The beauty of that fleeting moment once again moves the audience to tears. The production was directed by Hugo de Ana, an authority on Italian opera. By creating a lavish set on the spacious stage of the Arena di Verona and directing the singers with masterful precision, he brought to life an ideal production of *La Traviata*. Violetta is sung by the Albanian-born soprano Ermona Jaho, who has recently been gaining attention. She is a young artist who aspired to be a singer from a young age, studied in Italy, and has won numerous competitions. She specializes in works by Verdi and Puccini and has sung the role of Violetta at theaters across the country; in this production, too, no one will be able to resist her enchanting presence as she sings “Ah, is that the one—from flower to flower,” shedding her dazzling costume. This marks her debut at the Arena di Verona alongside Demuro, who sings the role of Alfredo. Julian Kovatchev’s conducting, with its subtle darkness, undoubtedly makes this production a truly rare experience.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arthaus Musik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53414272270625,"sku":"807280219395","price":5690.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/807280219395.jpg?v=1788096466","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/807280219395","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}