G. Verdi - Ernani - DVD

Ernani is a gripping drama about love and revenge by Giuseppe Verdi. Written in his unique style it brims with poignant arias, rousing choruses and enthralling ensemble scenes. The rebel leader Ernani recognises his father's murderer in the Spanish King Carlo and seeks revenge on him. Both men love Elvira - as does old Silva whom she is to be married to... Director Lotte de Beer and her set and costume designer Christof Hetzer devote themselves to the fictional plot which bears references to the 16th century. They demonstrate their rich scenic imagination in this production, conducted by Enrique Mazzola who Inchprovides musically magic moments at the stand of the Wiener SymphonikerInch (Schwabische Zeitung). InchGreat singers, fiery music and an action-packed stagingInch (Allgauer Zeitung). InchA mixture of Tarantino's 'Kill Bill' and Monty Python's 'The Knights of the Coconut'.Inch (Deutschlandfunk)

A collection of live recordings of operas by Giuseppe Verdi, filmed at theatres in the Italian cities of Parma, Genoa, Busseto and Modena. Operas are 'Nabucco' (2004), 'Ernani' (2005), 'Il Corsario' (2004), 'I Vespri Siciliani' (2003) and 'La Forza Del Destino' (2006). Also included is a Verdi Gala, recorded at Teatro Regio of Parma (Verdi's birth-place). Includes 5 Verdi Operas plus a Verdi Gala featuring the composer's most famous masterpieces and some of the most important players on the international music scene. Recorded at Teatro Regio of Parma, Verdi's birth-place, in October 2004. Language English.

On the occasion of the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi, Teatro Regio de Parma and Unitel Classica have joined forces to create a truly unique project. All of the composer's 26 Operas, as well as the Requiem, which is closely related to the Operas, will be performed and audio visually recorded in and around Parma. For the first time ever, and just in time for the composer's 200th birthday, Verdi's Operatic oeuvre, which comprises the labor of more than 50 years, will be available in High Definition and Surround Sound and released on DVD and Blu-ray by C Major Entertainment. This unique project has been staged by Pier Alli and includes a 10 minute bonus feature with an introduction to the opera.