An italian soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround, while an english soundtrack has. Violettas passion, according to zeffirelli jfeather. An italian soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround, while an english soundtrack has been recorded in dolby digital mono. Since both were married, alaide was unable to use her surname or corsis for her child. 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. After the lovers run away together, they live in bliss for a short time. Not at all, said peter gelb, the mets general manager, at a panel discussion on monday night. Download the new ipad app to watch on your tv with apple tv via airplay. Violetta is left alone on stage to consider the events of the past hour. Severely cut and rearranged, zeffirellis famous film suffocates under its own opulence. Franco zeffirelli collection fondazione franco zeffirelli. However, alfredos father, giorgio, starts to interfere, concerned that violettas bad reputation will affect the marriage prospects of alfredos sister. According to budden, subsequent productions during verdis lifetime all placed the action in the time of louis xiv, and, in. Zeffirelli was born gian franco corsi zeffirelli in the outskirts of florence, tuscany, italy.
Even though it is at least thirty years old, it is still a great production. Act i violettas house a party is taking place at the house of violetta valery, a. The events take place in and around paris during the 1840s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Click on the button to go to the page where you can download the music. It was my first complete traviata and to date the only one i own though i do have act ii from that aforementioned 1935 met performance with ponselle, jagel, and tibbett superb, especially tibbett. Franco zeffirelli directs this production of verdis opera, recorded live in busseta, parma in 2002. Violettas passion, according to zeffirelli jfeather hadlock a s f i l m, videos, and telecasts play an everlarger rlole in our experience of opera, directors visions.
It is an imaginary scene that allows the observer to contemplate. Zeffirellis opulent movie staging including a couple of unique treats. Well, you have to give the met credit for accomplishing a feat no other opera company in the world couldor should. Placido domingo and teresa stratas sing the duet of alfredovioletta.
This huge production features spectacular sets, beautiful costumes, dazzling lighting, fireworks and. This huge production features spectacular sets, beautiful costumes, dazzling lighting, fireworks and a 9meter. Violetta stratas, who is the mistress of a wealthy baron, hosts a lavish party to. Verdi i due foscari 2016 italian 2160p bluray remux hevc sdr dts hd ma 5 1 fgt 28. Stratas, domingo, and macneil singing and acting wonderfully. Stefania bonfadelli and scott piper take the lead roles, with placido domingo conducting the orchestra and chorus of fondazione arturo toscanini.
Acclaimed for its glorious party scenes, it is otherwise an intimate chamber opera about love, loss, and regret that tugs at the heartstrings. Master director franco zeffirellis breakthrough version of verdis classic opera is unlike any other. Gastone, a nobleman, arrives and presents his friend, alfredo germont, telling violetta that alfredo has long been a silent admirer and had called. Violetta, who is the mistress of a wealthy baron, hosts a lavish party to celebrate her improved health after a bout with tuberculosis. For example 602 m128 means that this performer offers a mp3 file of 128kbps that takes 6 minutes and two seconds. 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. 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. The appointment with the premiere, this year, marks the beginning of the magical summer in verona.
This is a sumptuous production in every sense of that word. Like many here i love the carlos kleiber version on dg with cotrubas, domingo, and milnes. Teresa stratas, placido domingo, cornell macneil, allan monk, axelle gall, pina cei, maurizio barbacini, robert sommer. Stefania bonfadelli is one of the most important soprano of her generation. Act i violettas house a party is taking place at the house of violetta valery, a beautiful parisian demimondaine. Home encyclopera franco zeffirelli franco zeffirelli information biography professional calendar print general information last name. Met opera on demand delivers instant access to more than 500 met performances, including live in hd videos, classic telecasts and radio broadcasts. I think ive only watched this once it didnt grab me. Order from your preferred classical music cd store. He was the result of an affair between florentine alaide garosi, a fashion designer, and ottorino corsi, a wool and silk dealer from vinci. At the end of each line you find more information about the music of that specific performer. The greatest interpreters of belcanto alternate through the rooms of the zeffirelli collection, in the stills taken in the major theatres in the world, from the teatro alla scala in milan, to the met, from the vienna state opera to the verona arena, up to the last opera posthumously released. With teresa stratas, placido domingo, cornell macneil, allan monk.