From the rousing opening to the desperate and tender finale, this is perhaps verdis most highly charged, sweeping score. The nice thing about subtitles on opera dvds is that they can be used when. Apr 16, 2008 i can at least think of 10 violettas that are better than her. Teresa stratas was born on may 26, 1938 in toronto, ontario, canada as anastasia strataki. It is based on the 1853 opera of the same name with music by giuseppe verdi and libretto by francesco maria piave. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Since the japanese subtitles cannot be eliminated i opted for no subtitles to be added. However, alfredos father, giorgio, starts to interfere, concerned. Teresa stratas, placido domingo, cornell macneil, allan monk, axelle gall, pina cei, maurizio barbacini, robert sommer. Even though it is at least thirty years old, it is still a great production.
Amarillo opera mounted this live performance of verdis masterpiece performed on saturday, october 7, 2017 at the globenews center for the performing arts in downtown amarillo. He was the result of an affair between florentine alaide garosi, a fashion designer, and ottorino corsi, a wool and silk dealer from vinci. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. Feb 29, 2016 this feature is not available right now. The film premiered in italy in 1982 and went into general release. Zeffirelli was born gian franco corsi zeffirelli in the outskirts of florence, tuscany, italy. Franco zeffirelli, the italian director and designer who reigned in. By the time he was 40, verdi was the most famous and most frequently preformed italian opera composer in europe. Based on shakespeares play, verdis opera depicts the devastating effects of jealousy.
Believing otello has promoted the fastrising cassio over himself, iago plots to destroy both cassio and otello. The opera was originally titled violetta, after the main character. Stefania bonfadelli and scott piper take the lead roles, with placido domingo conducting the orchestra and chorus of fondazione arturo toscanini. Please give me a short ok or not ok, if i can use 20 seconds from the second file and, if necessary, under what conditions. Anna moffos performance as violetta in this 1967 film production is. Alfredo falls in love in with the courtesan violetta in glamorous paris society, but underneath the.
First, there is the libretto, which is delightfully melodramatic. It had already generated huge dvd sales and had become one of the most iconic contemporary. This is a sumptuous production in every sense of that word. The events take place in and around paris during the 1840s.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. A monumental staging by legendary director franco zeffirelli brings superstar anna netrebko to the arena of verona for her. Played out against the hypocrisy of upperclass fashionable society, alfredo and violettas love threatens to shame his family. Franco zeffirelli directs this production of verdis opera, recorded live in busseta, parma in 2002.
Franco zeffirelli s breakthrough version of verdis opera is an exquisitely designed, lavish production made expressly for this film. Its not the love theme its the tearful music to which violetta bids alfredo farewell. Soprano teresa stratas, tenor placido domingo, and baritone cornell macneil starred in the movie, in addition to singing their roles. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 6. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Placido domingo makes his cinematic debut in this glorious production which also stars teresa stratas. There she meets alfredo and becomes smitten with him as he, she, and th. Traviatas initial success was nothing compared to the previous two operas, but after some revisions it gained a great deal of support. On the whole this madrid production is very good, not the best traviata on dvdfranco zeffirelli s film, though the dvd competition is very solid but far superior to the patrizia ciofi and natalie dessay productions. His first biggerthanbig production came in 1989, with edita gruberova as violetta. However, alfredos father, giorgio, starts to interfere, concerned that violettas bad reputation will affect the marriage prospects of alfredos sister. Secondly, the music is simple and effective, admirably designed in its effects and theatrical in. Based on dumas novel the lady of the camellias, with an original soundtrack by verdi, this is grand opera at its most pathetic, in which.
It was 1964 and john was assisting franco zeffirelli in london, staging maria. The film actually premiered in italy in 1982, then went into general release there in 1983. For most auditors i would think subtitles for this opera ditto boheme, tosca, etc. But it is a great production in many respects, with my only criticism being moments in act 1 where apart from the highlights there is the sense that the stage director didnt quite know what to. Verdi i due foscari 2016 italian 2160p bluray remux hevc sdr dts hd ma 5 1 fgt 28. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. After the lovers run away together, they live in bliss for a short time. Violetta, who is the mistress of a wealthy baron, hosts a lavish party to celebrate her improved health after a bout with tuberculosis. Thomas hampson sings one of his most acclaimed met roles as giorgio. It was eventually nominated for a pair of oscars and it arguably remains the finest film version rather than filming of a performance of an opera ever made. Luciano brizi, ennio guarnieri, franco zeffirelli, franca silvi, carlo lastricati. Not everyone has the chance to go out and see an opera. Is this something i have to purchase once i am there or are they above the performance or am i. Click on the button to go to the page where you can download the music at the end of each line you find more information about the music of that specific performer.
Johns traviata opened in 1987, six productions after his sfo debut with. Zeffirelli proves his mastery before the first note of music is even played. Act i violettas house a party is taking place at the house of violetta valery, a. Violetta stratas, who is the mistress of a wealthy baron, hosts a lavish party to. Of the sublime music, i cannot get enough of ditta alla giuvine and addio del passato, i love violetta as a lead character and the story is still heartfelt even if you hear and view the opera as many times as i have. With teresa stratas, placido domingo, cornell macneil, allan monk.
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