Verdi La Forza del Destino (2014)
Jonas Kaufmann and Anja Harteros in the great “Forza del Destino” by Martin Kusej
This performance of 2014 can be considered as a reference on account of the quality of the vocal material involved and because the daring staging of Austrian Martin Kušej is rich in meaning within the context of the global challenges of today. He proposes a reflection on war, on vengeance and also on the mark of guilt which ends with the joie de vivre and the expansion of passions. In the intimacy of Calatrava, his is a post-Bauhaus picture of a Fascist neatness which then contrasts with the chaos of battles, the abyss of misery and the sexual stampede after triumph or failure. In this context, religion, instead of being a consolation is both an escape and the tomb of humanity; the chapel wherein Leonora hides is made out of huge crosses and in one of them, just for a moment, Don Álvaro seems crucified by his fate.
Cast
- Jonas Kaufmann - Don Alvaro
- Anja Harteros - Donna Leonora
- Ludovic Tézier - Don Carlos de Vargas
- Nadia Krasteva - Preziosilla
- Vitalij Kowaljow - Padre Guardiano
- Renato Girolami - Fra Melitone
- Heike Grötzinger - Curra
- Vitalij Kowaljow - Marqués de Calatrava
- Francesco Petrozzi - Mastro Trabucco
- Christian Rieger - Alcalde
Screenplay
- Ángel de Saavedra (Original Story)
- Francesco Maria Piave
Keywords
opera, verdi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verdi La Forza del Destino about?
- This performance of 2014 can be considered as a reference on account of the quality of the vocal material involved and because the daring staging of Austrian Martin Kušej is rich in meaning within the context of the global challenges of today. He proposes a reflection on war, on vengeance and also on the mark of guilt which ends with the joie de vivre and the expansion of passions. In the intimacy of Calatrava, his is a post-Bauhaus picture of a Fascist neatness which then contrasts with the chaos of battles, the abyss of misery and the sexual stampede after triumph or failure. In this context, religion, instead of being a consolation is both an escape and the tomb of humanity; the chapel wherein Leonora hides is made out of huge crosses and in one of them, just for a moment, Don Álvaro seems crucified by his fate.
- Who directed Verdi La Forza del Destino?
- Verdi La Forza del Destino was directed by Martin Kušej.
- Who stars in Verdi La Forza del Destino?
- Verdi La Forza del Destino stars Jonas Kaufmann, Anja Harteros, Ludovic Tézier, Nadia Krasteva, Vitalij Kowaljow, Renato Girolami.
- How long is Verdi La Forza del Destino?
- Verdi La Forza del Destino has a runtime of 2h 57m (177 minutes).
- What genre is Verdi La Forza del Destino?
- Verdi La Forza del Destino is a Music film.
- Where was Verdi La Forza del Destino produced?
- Verdi La Forza del Destino was produced in Germany.