A grim reflection on human weaknesses and the corrupting power of money. In this opera, everyone plays: the main character Alexei, the general and even more
A grim reflection on human weaknesses and the corrupting power of money. In this opera, everyone plays: the main character Alexei, the general and even a rich grandmother play for money. Blanche, the Marquis and Alexei Polina, who is in love, play with other people’s feelings. close
Israelians musicians and Palestinians are invited to tour in France. Each of the 14 concerts is a huge success... But backstage, things are complicated.
Israelians musicians and Palestinians are invited to tour in France. Each of the 14 concerts is a huge success... But backstage, things are complicated. close
The caption on the DVD sleeve reads “This Is how Verdi should be played!” and I could not agree more. The trio of principals: Ribeiro, Lungu, and Dalla more
The caption on the DVD sleeve reads “This Is how Verdi should be played!” and I could not agree more. The trio of principals: Ribeiro, Lungu, and Dalla Benetta , offer youthful exhuberance and intensity, good looks and glorious voices. The rest of the cast is equally good. Superb conductor, traditional production, great staging. Anf of course, Verdi’s exquisite music. It has renovated my faith in the totality of the Verdi canon, not only its most performed titles. close
Live from La Scala Saturday 07 July 2007. In this live performance of Giuseppe Verdi's opera, Violetta, a courtesan much wooed by Parisian society, organises more
Live from La Scala Saturday 07 July 2007. In this live performance of Giuseppe Verdi's opera, Violetta, a courtesan much wooed by Parisian society, organises a grand party that is attended, amongst others, by the young Alfredo Germont. He confesses his feelings to Violetta, who is already suffering from consumption. She vacillates between genuine affection and a realistic assessment of her situation as a "fallen woman", which precludes any lasting relationship with a man. close