Giuseppe Verdi: Otello – DVD Video Opera Masterpiece with Surround & Stereo Sound, Bonus Picture Gallery & Trailer

Product Information

• UPC: 044007309292
• Product Type: DVD – Video (NTSC, Region Code 0 Worldwide)
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon – B0002107-09
• Country: United States
• Released: 2004
• Genre & Style: Classical Opera – Romantic, Dramma Lirico in Four Acts
• Format: DVD-Video (4:3 Colour, NTSC)
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Subtitles: Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese

• Bonus Features: Picture Gallery (“Otello” at The Met) & Trailer

• Distributor:
  Stereo Kit
  Address: 1114 Budapest, Bartók Béla út 59, Hungary
  Tel: (+36 1)-466-964, (+36 1 3-38540545)
  Email: stereoperifere@mail.datanet.hu

• Production Credits:

  • Opera Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
  • Libretto: Arrigo Boito (after William Shakespeare)
  • Performers:
    • Plácido Domingo – Otello
    • Renée Fleming – Desdemona
    • James Morris – Jago (Baritone Vocals)
    • Additional roles by Jane Bunnell, Richard Croft, Charles Anthony, Alexander Anisimov, Theodore Lambrinos, Christopher Schaldenbrand
  • Conductor: James Levine
  • Chorus & Orchestra: The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, with Chorus Master Raymond Hughes
  • Key Production Team:
    • Produced by Louisa Briccetti (Metropolitan Opera Television Production)
    • Video Director: Brian Large
    • Audio Producer: Jay David Saks
    • Set Design: Michael Yeargan
    • Costume Design: Peter J. Hall
    • Lighting Design: Duane Schuler
    • Stage Direction (for the live production): David Kneuss
    • Special Acknowledgement: Stage production made possible by Mrs. Donald D. Harrington; telecast gift also from Mrs. Donald D. Harrington
  • Additional Credits: Renée Fleming appears courtesy of Decca Records; photography and artist images courtesy of Jack Vurtvogian, Beth Bergman, and Winnie Klotz/Metropolitan Opera.

Overview

English Overview

"Giuseppe Verdi: Otello" is a visually and aurally captivating DVD video production of Verdi’s timeless opera. This landmark performance features world-renowned artists Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, and James Morris alongside The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus under the masterful baton of James Levine. Presented in both surround and stereo sound formats (including DTS 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1), the production showcases every nuance of this dramatic work in four acts. Enhanced with bonus features—a picture gallery highlighting “Otello” at The Met and an exclusive trailer—this edition offers opera lovers an immersive, multi-sensory experience that marries classic artistry with state-of-the-art audio and visual technology.

Italian Translation – Panoramica

"Giuseppe Verdi: Otello" è una produzione DVD video che cattura visivamente e acusticamente l'opera senza tempo di Verdi. Questa eccezionale rappresentazione vede protagonisti artisti di fama mondiale come Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming e James Morris, insieme all'Orchestra e al Coro del Metropolitan Opera sotto la direzione magistrale di James Levine. Presentata in formati audio surround e stereo (inclusi DTS 5.1 e Dolby Digital 5.1), la produzione svela ogni sfumatura di questo dramma in quattro atti. Arricchita da funzionalità bonus—una galleria fotografica che mette in evidenza "Otello" al Met e un trailer esclusivo—questa edizione offre agli amanti dell'opera un'esperienza immersiva che unisce l'arte classica alle tecnologie audiovisive più all'avanguardia.

Product Features

• High-Quality Audio & Visuals: Enjoy pristine sound in PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1, and Dolby Digital 5.1, along with a clear NTSC 4:3 colour picture format.
• Immersive Opera Experience: Featuring four acts of Verdi’s celebrated opera "Otello" complete with a multi-language subtitle option.
• Exclusive Bonus Content: Explore bonus features including a picture gallery capturing behind-the-scenes moments from The Met and an engaging trailer.
• World-Class Talent: A stellar cast led by Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, and James Morris supported by The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by James Levine.
• Cultural & Historical Significance: This production is a tribute to Verdi’s legacy and Shakespeare’s timeless drama, bringing a rich heritage of operatic storytelling to modern viewers.

Interesting Facts

English

• Iconic Collaboration: This production unites some of the most celebrated names in the opera world. Plácido Domingo, known for his powerful tenor, shares the stage with soprano Renée Fleming and baritone James Morris, making "Otello" a true tour-de-force of vocal artistry.
• Technologically Advanced Presentation: The DVD’s support for multiple audio formats—including surround sound systems—ensures that every dramatic swell and subtle nuance of the performance is experienced as if live from The Met.
• Bonus Visual Content: In addition to the full-length opera, viewers can access a bonus picture gallery featuring exclusive images from "Otello" at The Met, along with a dynamic trailer that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the production’s grandeur.
• Multilingual Accessibility: With subtitles available in Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese, this DVD makes the opera accessible to a diverse global audience.
• Prestigious Production: As a Metropolitan Opera Television Production and released by the esteemed Deutsche Grammophon, every aspect of this edition reflects a commitment to excellence in operatic performance and production.

Italian Translation – Curiosità

• Collaborazione Iconica: Questa produzione riunisce alcuni dei nomi più celebrati del mondo dell'opera. Plácido Domingo, noto per il suo potente tenore, condivide il palcoscenico con la soprano Renée Fleming e il baritono James Morris, rendendo "Otello" una vera e propria dimostrazione di maestria vocale.
• Presentazione Tecnologicamente Avanzata: Il supporto del DVD per formati audio multipli—compresi sistemi surround—assicura che ogni crescendo drammatico e ogni sottile sfumatura della performance vengano percepiti come se fossi dal vivo al Met.
• Contenuti Visivi Bonus: Oltre all'opera nella sua interezza, gli spettatori possono accedere a una galleria fotografica bonus con immagini esclusive di "Otello" al Met, insieme a un trailer dinamico che offre uno sguardo dietro le quinte della grandiosità della produzione.
• Accessibilità Multilingue: Con sottotitoli disponibili in italiano, inglese, tedesco, francese, spagnolo e cinese, questo DVD rende l'opera accessibile a un pubblico globale e diversificato.
• Produzione di Prestigio: In qualità di Metropolitan Opera Television Production e pubblicato dall'eminente Deutsche Grammophon, ogni aspetto di questa edizione riflette l'impegno per l'eccellenza nella performance operistica e nella produzione.

Track Listing

Opening & Act I (Atto 1 / Erster Akt / Premier Acte)

1. Opening Credits – 1:38
2. Una Vela! Una Vela! – 4:12
3. Esultate! L'Orgoglio Musulmano – 2:15
4. Roderigo, Ebben Che Pensi? – 2:30
5. Fuoco di Gioia! – 2:41
6. Roderigo, Beviam! – 1:30
7. Inaffia L'Ugola – 3:39
8. Capitano, V'Attende la Fazione Ai Baluardi – 1:13
9. Abbasso Le Spade! – 3:11
10. Gia Nella Notte Densa – 10:10

Act II (Atto 2 / Second Act / Zweiter Akt / Deuxième Acte)

1. Non Ti Crucciar – 2:13
2. Vanne! La Tua Meta Gia Vedo – 0:29
3. Credo In Un Dio Crudel – 5:32
4. Cio M'Accora...Che Parli? – 4:13
5. Dove guardi splendono raggi – 4:39
6. D'Un Uom Che Geme Sotto Il Tuo Disdegno – 1:55
7. Se Inconscia, Contro Te, Sposo, Ho Peccato – 3:03
8. Desdemona rea! – 0:41
9. Tu?! Indietro! Fuggi! – 0:55
10. Ora E Per Sempre Addio – 0:58
11. Pace, Signor – 2:31
12. Era la Notte, Cassio Dorma – 2:45
13. Oh! Mostruosa Colpa! – 1:43
14. Si, Pel Ciel Marmoreo Giuro! – 4:03

Act III (Atto 3 / Third Act / Dritter Aufzug / Troisième Acte)

1. Applause – 0:18
2. La Vedetta Del Porto Ha Segnalato la Veneta Galea – 1:25
3. Continua - Qui Trarro Cassio – 0:50
4. Dio Ti Giocondi, O Sposo – 4:47
5. Esterrefatta Fisso – 5:24
6. Dio! Mi Potevi Scagliar Tutti I Mali – 3:21
7. Cassio E La! – 0:45
8. Vieni; L'Aula e deserta – 0:43
9. ...e Intanto, Giacche Non Si Stanca Mai – 4:05
10. Quest'e Il Segnale – 2:27
11. Il Doge Ed Il Senato Salutano – 2:51
12. Messeri!...Il Doge... – 1:44
13. A Terra!...si...nel Livido Fango – 1:59
14. Quell'Innocente Un Fremito – 4:00
15. Fuggite! – 2:36

Act IV (Atto 4 / Fourth Act / Vierter Akt / Quatrième Acte)

1. Era Piu Calmo? – 3:35
2. Mia Madre Aveva Una Povera Ancella – 0:59
3. Piangea Cantando Nell'Erma Landa – 6:54
4. Ave Maria. Piena di Grazia – 5:02
5. Chi E La? Otello? – 3:13
6. Diceste Questa Sera Le Vostre Preci? – 2:58
7. Aprite! Aprite! – 3:27
8. Niun Mi Tema – 10:41

Total Running Time: 142 minutes

Publishers

• Produced by: The Metropolitan Opera Television Production in association with Deutsche Grammophon
• Telecast & Distribution: Funded and supported by the Metropolitan Opera Association Inc., New York; originally made possible through the generous gift of Mrs. Donald D. Harrington and additional support from major arts funding bodies.
• Rights: 1996 Metropolitan Opera Association Inc.—All rights reserved.

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