Verdi La Traviata (2005)
A Dramatically Effective 'Traviata'
This DVD of a live 2005 performance from the Zürich Opera under the musical direction of Franz Welser-Möst has many things to recommend it -- the young tenor Piotr Beczala as Alfredo, the marvelous Thomas Hampson as Giorgio Germont, the playing of the Zurich Opera orchestra, the simple but effective sets by by Erich Wonder, the uncluttered stage direction by Jürgen Flimm. It also has some flaws: strangely variable volume level of the recorded sound sometimes coming on so loud as to make one reach for the volume control, and the uneven performance of the Violetta, Eva Mei who, for all her merits, gives a dramatically effective performance marred by occasional difficulties with vocal production. Still, overall I felt this was a moving production, one that I would recommend, although perhaps not as an only DVD of one of Verdi's most popular operas.
Cast
- Eva Mei - Violetta
- Piotr Beczała - Alfredo
- Thomas Hampson - Germont
- Katharina Peetz - Flora
- Miroslav Christoff - Gastone
- Valeriy Murga - Baron Douphol
- Irène Friedli - Annina
- Giuseppe Scorsin - Doctor Grenvil
- Richard Mayr - Marqués D'Obigny
- Franz Welser-Möst - Conductor
Screenplay
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verdi La Traviata about?
- This DVD of a live 2005 performance from the Zürich Opera under the musical direction of Franz Welser-Möst has many things to recommend it -- the young tenor Piotr Beczala as Alfredo, the marvelous Thomas Hampson as Giorgio Germont, the playing of the Zurich Opera orchestra, the simple but effective sets by by Erich Wonder, the uncluttered stage direction by Jürgen Flimm. It also has some flaws: strangely variable volume level of the recorded sound sometimes coming on so loud as to make one reach for the volume control, and the uneven performance of the Violetta, Eva Mei who, for all her merits, gives a dramatically effective performance marred by occasional difficulties with vocal production. Still, overall I felt this was a moving production, one that I would recommend, although perhaps not as an only DVD of one of Verdi's most popular operas.
- Who directed Verdi La Traviata?
- Verdi La Traviata was directed by Felix Breisach, Jürgen Flimm.
- Who stars in Verdi La Traviata?
- Verdi La Traviata stars Eva Mei, Piotr Beczała, Thomas Hampson, Katharina Peetz, Miroslav Christoff, Valeriy Murga.
- How long is Verdi La Traviata?
- Verdi La Traviata has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Verdi La Traviata?
- Verdi La Traviata is a Music film.
- Where was Verdi La Traviata produced?
- Verdi La Traviata was produced in Germany.