AIDA
Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi
AIDA
2001
Soloists:
Adina Aaron, Kate Aldrich, Scott Piper
Orchestra, Chorus:
Orchestra e Coro della Fondazione Arturo Toscanini
Conductor:
Massimiliano Stefanelli
Director:
Franco Zeffirelli
This refreshing production of “Aida” by the master of extravaganza, Franco Zeffirelli, comes from Teatro Giuseppe Verdi in Busseto, Verdi’s birthplace. The roles are sung by talented young performers such as Kate Aldrich and Scott Piper to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Verdi’s death. Despite the small size of this wonderful theatre Zeffirelli realized what he does best: a spectacle. Conducted by Massimiliano Stefanelli the Orchestra and Chorus of the Fondazione Arturo Toscanini convince with an overwhelming performance. And when it comes to the final duet between the two lovers, Adina Aaron and Scott Piperdo it with aplomb – in a tender and very moving way.
Label:
Arthaus Musik
Genre:
Oper
Running Time:
191
Picture Format:
4:3
Sound Format:
PCM Stereo / Dolby Digital 5.1 / DTS 5.1
Number of Discs:
2
Region:
0
Languages:
IT
Subtitle Languages:
GB, DE, FR, ES, IT
EAN:
0807280708899
UPC:
807280708899
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