Donizetti La Favorite (2015)
A Worthy Performance of an Operatic Gem
One of the composer's most beguiling scores, La Favorite is Gaetano Donizetti's La favorita in it's original French form; a tale of love and war that represents a glorious mix of Italian bel canto and 19th c. grand opera. Vincent Boussard's arresting Toulouse production does full justice to this newly renewed masterpiece. Three international principals take on the work's demanding roles: Chinese tenor Yijie Shi is a 'revelation' as Fernand, the rich-toned, authoritative French baritone Ludovic Tezier as King Alphonse XI and lauded American mezzo Kate Aldrich - 'the Carmen of this generation' - plumbing the emotional depths of Leonor's music. Conductor and bel canto specialist Antonello Allemandi adds to the passionate proceedings onstage. Maestro Allemandi demonstrated full authority over the stage for the musically complex scenes, and in the arias and duets demonstrated his confidence in the singers by establishing ample tempos to support their soaring vocal lines.
Cast
- Kate Aldrich - Leonor De Guzman
- Yijie Shi - Fernand
- Ludovic Tézier - Alphonse XI
- Giovanni Furlanetto - Balthazar
- Marie-Bénédicte Souquet - Ines
- Alain Gabriel - Don Gaspar
- Dongjin Ahn - A Lord
- Antonello Allemandi - Self - Conductor
Screenplay
Keywords
opera, donizetti
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Donizetti La Favorite about?
- One of the composer's most beguiling scores, La Favorite is Gaetano Donizetti's La favorita in it's original French form; a tale of love and war that represents a glorious mix of Italian bel canto and 19th c. grand opera. Vincent Boussard's arresting Toulouse production does full justice to this newly renewed masterpiece. Three international principals take on the work's demanding roles: Chinese tenor Yijie Shi is a 'revelation' as Fernand, the rich-toned, authoritative French baritone Ludovic Tezier as King Alphonse XI and lauded American mezzo Kate Aldrich - 'the Carmen of this generation' - plumbing the emotional depths of Leonor's music. Conductor and bel canto specialist Antonello Allemandi adds to the passionate proceedings onstage. Maestro Allemandi demonstrated full authority over the stage for the musically complex scenes, and in the arias and duets demonstrated his confidence in the singers by establishing ample tempos to support their soaring vocal lines.
- Who directed Donizetti La Favorite?
- Donizetti La Favorite was directed by Olivier Simonnet.
- Who stars in Donizetti La Favorite?
- Donizetti La Favorite stars Kate Aldrich, Yijie Shi, Ludovic Tézier, Giovanni Furlanetto, Marie-Bénédicte Souquet, Alain Gabriel.
- How long is Donizetti La Favorite?
- Donizetti La Favorite has a runtime of 3h 4m (184 minutes).
- What genre is Donizetti La Favorite?
- Donizetti La Favorite is a Music film.
- Where was Donizetti La Favorite produced?
- Donizetti La Favorite was produced in United Kingdom.