Ottavio Dantone - Il Ritorno Di Ulisse in Patria - DVD

A pioneer in the development of opera, Claudio Monteverdi took vocal music beyond Renaissance polyphony into an era in which genuine feelings and emotions could be expressed. Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria is part of a late flowering in Monteverdi's illustrious career, and is considered the most profoundly tender and moving of his operas. It's hero Ulysses is forced to undergo cruel tests, hardships, treachery and deception before he can be reunited with his beloved queen Penelope and recover his kingdom. This acclaimed production is conducted by renowned early music specialist Ottavio Dantone, who considers Il ritorno di Ulisse in patria to be 'the most beautiful opera ever written.'

William Christie conducts Les Arts Florissants in this production of Monteverdi's opera, recorded live at the Teatro Real, Madrid in April 2009. Again the successful team with Christie's Les Arts Florissants (who just celebrated the 30th year of its existence) and Pier Luigi Pizzi to work with the second opera of the new Monteverdi trilogy, which produces the Madrid Teatro Real, along with La Fenice. It is the first Spanish-language performance and recording of the opera, which (next to the InchOrfeoInch) played a very important role in the history of the genre. Performers include Kobie van Rensburg, Christine Rice and Cyril Auvity. Directed by Matteo Ricchetti, Pier Luigi Pizzi. Starring Cyril Auvity, Christine Rice, Joseph Cornwell. Language Italian Subtitles French, English, Spanish, Italian, German

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