Giuseppe Verdi - Teatro alla Scala Opera Box - Import 8 DVD Box

TV Standard: NTSC
Color: Colour

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Giuseppe Verdi

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La Scala di Milano, the hall of fame of Italian opera, presents a box set of the best performances of recent years! Aida, The Two Foscari, The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, and Escape from the Palace. The most famous performances of recent years are now available in a Blu-ray and DVD box set. Aida (2015), conducted by Mehta and directed by Peter Stein. Placido Domingo sang the title role as baritone in "The Two Foscaris" (2016). The Magic Flute (2016), performed by the next generation of opera's leading young performers and veteran conductor Adam Fischer. The Marriage of Figaro" (2016), conducted by Welser-Möst, in honor of legendary Italian director Giorgio Strehl. Escape from the Hind Palace" (2017), conducted by Mehta, staged to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of another great Italian director, Giorgio Strelle. The set is a perfect opportunity to fully enjoy the wonderful La Scala, which combines tradition and innovation. ■Verdi: The complete opera "Aida" directed by Peter Stein at La Scala in Milan in February 2015, with Zubin Mehta taking the podium in place of Lorin Maazel, who died in July 2014.La Scala has presented two productions of the opera: the 1963 version, a historic masterpiece by master Franco Zeffirelli, and the magnificent 2006 version. Expectations are high for this new production after more than 10 years. Peter Stein, a native of Germany, is now one of the world's leading directors. He is an Italian citizen and has succeeded in creating a "very intimate" Aida. This "Aida" was produced at a time when Verdi had established himself as an opera writer and created many masterpieces that would last for generations to come. Commissioned to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal, the opera is a tale of tragic love between a man and a woman set in ancient Egypt. It is still a popular performance today. The "Triumphal March" is particularly famous and is often performed alone. The magnificent chorus and spectacular orchestration make this opera a real treat. Peter Stein's cool production focuses on the epic love story rather than on the pomp and circumstance. The set and costumes, a mix of Orientalism and futurism, are elegant enough to appeal to a La Scala audience accustomed to the opulence of "Aida. The soloists are all talented, from veterans to newcomers, and include Carlo Colombara, whose voice is full of weight, and Georgian-born Anita Rachvevaera, whose voice is a favorite of the audience. Anita Rachvelishvili, a native Georgian, sings with a resilient voice and superb acting ability. The title role is sung by American soprano Christine Lewis.His voice is as strong as the orchestra and captivates the audience. Fabio Sartori as Radames also shows a stable and beautiful voice. (1/4) King International