Rossini: La Cambiale di Matrimonio - Farsa comica in one act (DVD Video)

A One-Act Farsa Comica

Product Information

• UPC: 747313522859
• Product Type: DVD / Video
• Title: La Cambiale di Matrimonio
• Composer: Gioachino Rossini
• Opera Type: Farsa comica in one act (by Gaetano Rossi)
• Libretto: Based on a farcical plot by Gaetano Rossi
• Performance Venue: Filmed at the Rossini Opera Festival, Pesaro, Italy (August 2006)
• Director: Luigi Squarzina
• Set and Costume Designer: Giovanni Agostinucci
• Video Director: Tiziano Mancini
• Conductor: Umberto Benedetti Michelangeli
• Orchestra: Orchestra Haydn di Bolzano e Trento

Cast

• Tobia Mill: Paolo Bordogna (Baritone)
• Fanny ("the merchandise"): Désirée Rancatore (Soprano)
• Edoardo Milfort: Saimir Pirgu (Tenor)
• Slook: Fabio Maria Capitanucci (Baritone)
• Norton: Enrico Maria Marabelli (Baritone)
• Clarina: Maria Gortsevskaya (Soprano)

Overview

La Cambiale di Matrimonio is a delightful comic farce composed by Rossini when he was just eighteen years old. The opera humorously portrays Tobia Mill, a wealthy English merchant, whose absurd attempt to force his daughter Fanny into an arranged marriage with his rich colonial correspondent Slook—via a bill of exchange—backfires when Slook champions her true love, Edoardo Milfort. This production, captured during the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, features an impressive blend of seasoned and emerging vocal talents. With vibrant staging and a spirited musical score, the performance offers a refreshing glimpse into Rossini's youthful genius and comedic flair.

Product Features

• Engaging Live Production:
  Enjoy a lively and entertaining rendition of Rossini’s early masterpiece as performed at the renowned Rossini Opera Festival.
• Distinguished Cast & Direction:
  The production stars established artists like Désirée Rancatore and Saimir Pirgu, complemented by promising young talents Paolo Bordogna, Fabio Maria Capitanucci, Enrico Maria Marabelli, and Maria Gortsevskaya. Directed by Luigi Squarzina, the production brings out the comic and dramatic nuances of the opera.
• Superior Audio & Visual Quality:
  Presented in a 16:9 aspect ratio on a single-layer DVD with Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo and Dolby Surround 5.0, this recording ensures an immersive concert experience.
• Authentic Festival Experience:
  Filmed live at the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, Italy, this DVD captures the vibrant atmosphere and spirited performances that define this celebrated event.

Interesting Facts

A Glimpse into Rossini’s Early Genius

• Youthful Composition:
  La Cambiale di Matrimonio was composed by Rossini at the age of eighteen, highlighting the composer’s prodigious talent and early experimentation with comic opera.
• Witty and Humorous:
  The opera’s plot satirizes the absurdities of arranged marriages and social conventions, making it a timeless work of comic opera.
• Festival Production:
  This performance at the Rossini Opera Festival showcases the best of Italian operatic tradition, bringing together renowned artists and innovative stage direction in a memorable live event.

Technical Specifications

• Running Time: 83 minutes 13 seconds
• Picture Format: 16:9 (NTSC, no region coding)
• Audio Formats:Disc Format: Single Layer Disc
  • Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  • Dolby Surround 5.0
• Manufactured & Distributed By:
  • © 2008 Naxos Rights International Ltd.
  • Made in Germany
  • Manufactured under license from Dynamic SRL

Publishers

Published by Naxos Rights International Ltd.
Warning: The material contained on this DVD is licensed for non-commercial private use only. Any public performance, broadcast, reproduction, or other use is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

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