Die Entführung aus dem Serail – A Timeless Revival at Teatro alla Scala (2-DVD Video Set)

Product Information

• UPC: 0814337015206
• Product Type: 2-DVD Video Set
• Title: Die Entführung aus dem Serail
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Production: Recorded live at Teatro alla Scala, Milan, 2017
• Featured Ensembles: Chorus and Orchestra of Teatro alla Scala
• Conductor: Zubin Mehta
• Key Cast:
  • Konstanze: Lenneke Ruiten
  • Blonde: Sabine Devieilhe
  • Other Principal Roles: Cornelius Obonya, Mauro Peter, Maximilian Schmitt, and additional artists
• Creative Team:
  • Direction: Revived by Giorgio Strehler’s legendary vision, originally staged for the Salzburg Festival in 1965 and regularly revived at La Scala from 1972 onwards
  • Lighting: Tobias Kehrer, Marco Filibeck, Mattia Testi, Luciano Damiani, Carla Ceravolo, Sybille Ulsamer
  • Sets and Costumes: Revived designs that echo the timeless charm of the original production
  • Video Director: Daniela Vismara
  • Chorus Master: Bruno Casoni

Overview

Experience one of Mozart’s most enchanting singspiels in this masterful revival of Die Entführung aus dem Serail. Celebrated for its unforgettable "masterful use of light and silhouettes" as interpreted by the late Giorgio Strehler, this production was originally conceived for the Salzburg Festival in 1965 and has since become a cornerstone of Teatro alla Scala’s repertoire. Conducted by the eminent Zubin Mehta, this performance breathes new life into the classic work with revived sets, costumes, and lighting that pay tribute to its storied past while captivating modern audiences.

Product Features

• Format & Medium: 2-DVD Video Set
• Picture Format: 16:9, Filmed in High Definition (mastered from an HD source, NTSC)
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: Available in German (original language), English, French, Korean, and Japanese
• Region: Worldwide
• Running Time: 155 minutes
• Special Note: Copy protected; intended for private home viewing only

Interesting Facts

• Historic Legacy:
  This production marks the 20th anniversary of Giorgio Strehler's death and the 10th anniversary of Luciano Damiani's passing, celebrating the enduring influence of these legendary figures on the operatic stage.
• Innovative Revival:
  The revived staging integrates the classic elements of Strehler’s original vision with modern technical expertise, creating an immersive visual and musical experience.
• Critical Acclaim:
  Renowned for its dramatic use of light and silhouettes, this production has been described as "extraordinary, a wonder" by leading critics, capturing both the timeless charm and dynamic energy of Mozart’s work.

Publishers

A production of Teatro alla Scala in association with Rai Com.
© 2019 C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin. All rights reserved. This programme is under copyright protection and intended for private home viewing only.

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