Le nozze di Figaro – A Spellbinding Royal Opera Production (2 DVD Set)

Product Details

• UPC: 809478009900
• Catalog Number: OA 0990 D
• Product Type: 2 DVD Set (DVD9 double layer discs)
• Title: Le nozze di Figaro
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
• Production:
  – Stage Director: David McVicar
  – Conductor: Antonio Pappano (also conducting the recitatives)
  – Television Director: Jonathan Haswell
  – Television Producer: Sue Judd
  – DVD Producer: Ferenc van Damme
  – DVD Executive Producer: Hans Petri
  – Performers:
    • Figaro: Erwin Schrott
    • Susanna: Miah Persson
    • Count Almaviva: Gerald Finley
    • Countess Almaviva: Dorothea Röschmann
    • Cherubino: Rinat Shaham
  – Supporting Cast: The Royal Opera Chorus and The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
• Additional Creative Contributions:
  – Set & Costume Designer: Tanya McCallin
  – Lighting Designer: Paule Constable
  – Movement Director: Leah Hausman
• Subtitles: Available in English, Français, Deutsch, Español, and Italiano
• Language: Sung in Italian
• Runtime: Approximately 332 minutes
• Region: All regions (NTSC; note: For PAL regions, ensure NTSC compatibility)
• Format: High Definition video with surround sound and LPCM stereo audio
• Produced by: A BBC Production in association with The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
• DVD Release: Opus Arte, 2008 (© BBC 2006)

Overview

Step into a mesmerizing production of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, Le nozze di Figaro, as presented by The Royal Opera and the BBC. This 2 DVD set captures David McVicar’s spellbinding staging, set against the evocative backdrop of post-revolutionary 1830s France—a time when the crumbling old order gave rise to profound emotions of loss and longing.

In this rich and multifaceted production, dramatic tension weaves through the relationships:

• Count Almaviva (Gerald Finley) exudes suave, self-absorbed charm, while
• Countess Almaviva (Dorothea Röschmann) delivers a performance filled with passionate dignity.
• The dynamic chemistry between a feisty Figaro (Erwin Schrott) and a sassy Susanna (Miah Persson) creates a compelling counterpoint, even as underlying tensions hint at unresolved mysteries beneath the surface.
• The subplot between Marcellina (Graciela Araya) and Bartolo (Jonathan Veira) teases at the possibility of renewed sparks.

The production’s visual elegance is elevated by Paule Constable’s evocative lighting and Tanya McCallin’s masterful set designs. Under the invigorating baton of Antonio Pappano, the ensemble navigates the dramatic intricacies with wit, emotional depth, and impeccable timing. Captured in high definition and presented in surround sound, this set offers an immersive experience for opera lovers and serves as an essential addition to any classical music collection.

Italian Translation – Panoramica

Entra in una produzione mozzafiato dell'intramontabile capolavoro di Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro, presentato dal Royal Opera e dalla BBC. Questo cofanetto DVD in 2 dischi cattura la messa in scena affascinante di David McVicar, ambientata nello scenario evocativo della Francia post-rivoluzionaria degli anni 1830, periodo in cui il vecchio ordine in caduta dava origine a profonde emozioni di perdita e malinconia.

In questa produzione ricca e articolata, la tensione drammatica si intreccia nelle relazioni:

• Il Conte Almaviva (Gerald Finley) trasuda fascino elegante e un po' egocentrico, mentre
• La Contessa Almaviva (Dorothea Röschmann) offre una performance di dignità appassionata.
• La dinamica chimica tra un intraprendente Figaro (Erwin Schrott) e una vivace Susanna (Miah Persson) crea un contrasto avvincente, sebbene tensioni sottostanti suggeriscano misteri irrisolti.
• La sottotrama tra Marcellina (Graciela Araya) e Bartolo (Jonathan Veira) lascia intravedere la possibilità di una scintilla riaccesa.

L'eleganza visiva della produzione è ulteriormente esaltata dalle suggestive luci di Paule Constable e dalle scenografie magistralmente realizzate da Tanya McCallin. Sotto la direzione vibrante di Antonio Pappano, l'ensemble affronta con ironia, profondità emotiva e tempismo impeccabile le intricate dinamiche drammatiche. Catturata in alta definizione e presentata in surround sound, questa edizione offre un'esperienza immersiva per gli amanti dell'opera e rappresenta un'aggiunta imprescindibile alla collezione di musica classica.

Product Features

Performance & Production Highlights

• Stellar Cast and Crew:

  • Erwin Schrott and Miah Persson infuse Figaro and Susanna with energy and nuance.
  • Gerald Finley and Dorothea Röschmann deliver powerful, contrasting portrayals of Count Almaviva and Countess Almaviva.
  • The supporting roles and ensemble – including the Royal Opera Chorus and The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House – augment the dramatic narrative with their collective excellence.

• Artistic Direction:

  • Stage Director: David McVicar’s visionary approach sets the production in a dramatically charged 1830s France.
  • Conductor: Antonio Pappano guides the music with precision, vibrancy, and emotional insight, even accompanying the recitatives.

• Technical Excellence:

  • The production is captured in High Definition video, masterfully presented in surround sound and LPCM stereo audio.
  • Sublime visual elements, courtesy of Paule Constable’s lighting and Tanya McCallin’s evocative sets, enhance the overall theatrical experience.

Extra Features

• A comprehensive Cast Gallery
• An Illustrated Synopsis detailing the storyline and dramatic context
• A Mini Documentary featuring interviews with David McVicar, Antonio Pappano, and principal cast members, revealing stage directions encoded into the music

Interesting Facts

English

• A Revolutionary Staging:
  David McVicar’s production transports audiences to a post-revolutionary 1830s France, where traditions are challenged and emotions run deep—a fresh, dramatic interpretation that redefines Mozart’s opera for modern viewers.

• Integrated Musical and Visual Mastery:
  With Antonio Pappano’s dynamic conducting and the striking visual design by Paule Constable and Tanya McCallin, the production achieves a perfect balance between musical virtuosity and theatrical storytelling.

Italian Translation – Curiosità Interessanti

• Una Messa in Scena Rivoluzionaria:
  La produzione di David McVicar trasporta il pubblico in una Francia del 1830 post-rivoluzionaria, dove le tradizioni vengono messe in discussione e le emozioni sono intense. Questa interpretazione drammatica e fresca ridisegna l'opera di Mozart per il pubblico moderno.

• Un'Armonia Perfetta tra Musica e Immagine:
  Grazie alla direzione vibrante di Antonio Pappano e alla sorprendente scenografia realizzata da Paule Constable e Tanya McCallin, la produzione raggiunge un equilibrio ideale tra virtuosismo musicale e narrativa teatrale.

Publishers

This DVD set is produced and distributed by Opus Arte in association with The Royal Opera House and the BBC. It is a BBC production made in collaboration with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. The DVD has been mastered for high-definition playback with surround sound and stereo audio.

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