Il Trovatore - Verdi (1978)
The gypsy Azucena (Fiorenza Cossotto) takes revenge for her mother who was accused of putting a curse on one of the old Count di Luna's two sons: she decides to abduct the younger child and throw it in the flames. But when she is about to carry out this fatal act, the gypsy sacrifices her own child and keeps the old Count’s son, whom she names Manrico (IL TROVATORE, Plácido Domingo). Later, as adults, the troubadour Manrico and the Count di Luna’s elder son (Piero Cappucilli) do not know each other, but become rivals for the beautiful Leonora (Raina Kabaivanska). Manrico succeeds in winning the young woman’s heart, and she sacrifices herself for him, deceiving the Count’s son. Mad with jealousy, the latter orders the execution of the troubadour in front of his mother. Azucena reveals to him that Manrico was his brother. This legendary performance of Giuseppe Verdi's most successful opera was recorded at the Vienna State Opera under the baton of Herbert von Karajan.
Cast
- Plácido Domingo - Manrico
- Raina Kabaivanska - Leonore
- Piero Cappuccilli - Conte di Luna
- Fiorenza Cossotto - Azucena
- José van Dam - Ferrando
- Herbert von Karajan - Self - Conductor
- Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper
Screenplay
- Salvadore Cammarano
- Antonio García Gutiérrez (Original Story)
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
witch, opera, spain, love triangle, gypsy, guard, count, burned alive, dungeon, vendetta, troubadour, anvil, brother killing brother, infanticide
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Il Trovatore - Verdi about?
- The gypsy Azucena (Fiorenza Cossotto) takes revenge for her mother who was accused of putting a curse on one of the old Count di Luna's two sons: she decides to abduct the younger child and throw it in the flames. But when she is about to carry out this fatal act, the gypsy sacrifices her own child and keeps the old Count’s son, whom she names Manrico (IL TROVATORE, Plácido Domingo). Later, as adults, the troubadour Manrico and the Count di Luna’s elder son (Piero Cappucilli) do not know each other, but become rivals for the beautiful Leonora (Raina Kabaivanska). Manrico succeeds in winning the young woman’s heart, and she sacrifices herself for him, deceiving the Count’s son. Mad with jealousy, the latter orders the execution of the troubadour in front of his mother. Azucena reveals to him that Manrico was his brother. This legendary performance of Giuseppe Verdi's most successful opera was recorded at the Vienna State Opera under the baton of Herbert von Karajan.
- Who directed Il Trovatore - Verdi?
- Il Trovatore - Verdi was directed by Ernst Wild.
- Who stars in Il Trovatore - Verdi?
- Il Trovatore - Verdi stars Plácido Domingo, Raina Kabaivanska, Piero Cappuccilli, Fiorenza Cossotto, José van Dam, Herbert von Karajan.
- How long is Il Trovatore - Verdi?
- Il Trovatore - Verdi has a runtime of 2h 31m (151 minutes).
- What genre is Il Trovatore - Verdi?
- Il Trovatore - Verdi is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Il Trovatore - Verdi produced?
- Il Trovatore - Verdi was produced in Austria.
- What are the themes of Il Trovatore - Verdi?
- The themes of Il Trovatore - Verdi include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.