{"product_id":"814337012120","title":"Bruno Bartoletti - Verdi: Giovanna D'Arco - Import DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBruno Bartoletti\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the right cast in the right roles, Verdi’s underappreciated masterpiece *Giovanna d’Arco* has been brought back to life!\nThis powerful production from Parma is now available on video!\n\n★ Verdi’s *Giovanna d’Arco* is an opera that premiered on February 15, 1845, at La Scala in Milan. Giovanna d’Arco refers to Joan of Arc, who, as you know, liberated Orléans. Although the opera enjoyed a fair amount of popularity for a while after its premiere, today it is rarely performed—ranking near the bottom among all of Verdi’s operas. However, its lack of popularity is largely due to the libretto by Temistocle Solera (the librettist of *Nabucco*); the music itself reflects the artistic maturity Verdi was achieving as he transitioned from his early to his middle period.\nThe video featured here is from a performance at the Verdi Festival in Parma in October 2008. The title role is sung by Bulgarian-born soprano Svetla Vasileva. Some of you may recall that she shared the role of Violetta with Gurbélová in *La Traviata* during the 2001 Maggio Musicale Fiorentino tour in Japan. With a voice that resonates with strength and brilliance, and a command of the light-hearted music as well, Vasileva is the perfect fit for Giovanna. Giovanna’s father, Giacomo, is played by the highly seasoned Renato Bruson. Needless to say, he displays the commanding presence of a true master. Evan Bowlers, who plays King Charles VII of France, was born in New York City. Having performed for many years at the opera houses in Nuremberg and Leipzig, Germany, and being virtually unknown in Italy, his appearance in *Giovanna d’Arco* here in Parma generated quite a buzz as the debut of a hidden talent. With a rich, full-bodied voice that combines sweetness and freshness, he is sure to become an increasingly prominent Verdi tenor in the years to come. The conductor is Bruno Bartoletti, the dean of the Italian opera world. Born in 1926, he was 82 years old at the time. He delivers a truly authentic Verdi performance.\nThe production was directed by Gabriele Lavia, a master director well-known in Japan. His staging is very by-the-book and well worth seeing.\nKing International\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C Major","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595681095969,"sku":"814337012120","price":5290.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/814337012120.jpg?v=1790482267","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/814337012120","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}