Donizetti - La Favorite (2023)
Composed for the Paris Opéra, the romantic but ultimately tragic narrative of Donizetti’s grand opera La Favorite is set amidst the Moorish invasions of Spain and the power struggles between religion and the state in the 14th century. The novice Fernand abandons his monastery having fallen in love with the noble Léonor, not knowing that she is the King’s mistress and favourite. Drawing on traditions established by Rossini and Meyerbeer, La Favorite is noted for Donizetti’s innovative use of the orchestra and for some of his most renowned and enthralling arias. This acclaimed production opened the 2022 Donizetti Opera Festival in Bergamo, and is performed with its original French libretto.
Director: Valentina Carrasco
Genre: Music
Runtime: 190 min
Release Date: November 17, 2023
Cast
- Annalisa Stroppa - Léonor de Guzman
- Javier Camarena - Fernand
- Florian Sempey - Alphonse XI
- Evgeny Stavinsky - Balthazar
- Edoardo Milletti - Don Gaspar
- Caterina Di Tonno - Inès
- Alessandro Barbaglia - Un seigneur
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Valentina Carrasco
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Donizetti - La Favorite about?
- Composed for the Paris Opéra, the romantic but ultimately tragic narrative of Donizetti’s grand opera La Favorite is set amidst the Moorish invasions of Spain and the power struggles between religion and the state in the 14th century. The novice Fernand abandons his monastery having fallen in love with the noble Léonor, not knowing that she is the King’s mistress and favourite. Drawing on traditions established by Rossini and Meyerbeer, La Favorite is noted for Donizetti’s innovative use of the orchestra and for some of his most renowned and enthralling arias. This acclaimed production opened the 2022 Donizetti Opera Festival in Bergamo, and is performed with its original French libretto.
- Who directed Donizetti - La Favorite?
- Donizetti - La Favorite was directed by Valentina Carrasco.
- Who stars in Donizetti - La Favorite?
- Donizetti - La Favorite stars Annalisa Stroppa, Javier Camarena, Florian Sempey, Evgeny Stavinsky, Edoardo Milletti, Caterina Di Tonno.
- How long is Donizetti - La Favorite?
- Donizetti - La Favorite has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
- What genre is Donizetti - La Favorite?
- Donizetti - La Favorite is a Music film.