Rossini Zelmira (2009)

Decent sound for this rarely performed opera

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Juan Diego Florez stars in the only available DVD version of Zelmira, filmed at the celebrated Rossini Festival in the composer s home town of Pesaro. The final opera Rossini wrote for Naples is a dramatic and musical tour de force and a magnificent showcase for the bel canto superstar of our time. Recorded in high definition at the 2009 Festival, Giorgio Barberio Corsettis production places the classical tale, set during the Trojan Wars, in modern times and modern dress Joining Juan Diego Florez are a major international cast, described as near miraculous by Opera Today and led by American mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich in the virtuosic title role But the evening remained another distinguished triumph for Juan Diego Florez as Prince Ilo, whose arrival in his homeland, to rescue Zelmira, was marked by a dazzling tenorial display which evoked a nearly twenty-minute ovation

Director: Giorgio Barberio Corsetti
Runtime: 111 min
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Cast

Music: Gioacchino Rossini
Production: Decca
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en

Keywords

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More Films by Director: Giorgio Barberio Corsetti

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rossini Zelmira about?
Juan Diego Florez stars in the only available DVD version of Zelmira, filmed at the celebrated Rossini Festival in the composer s home town of Pesaro. The final opera Rossini wrote for Naples is a dramatic and musical tour de force and a magnificent showcase for the bel canto superstar of our time. Recorded in high definition at the 2009 Festival, Giorgio Barberio Corsettis production places the classical tale, set during the Trojan Wars, in modern times and modern dress Joining Juan Diego Florez are a major international cast, described as near miraculous by Opera Today and led by American mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich in the virtuosic title role But the evening remained another distinguished triumph for Juan Diego Florez as Prince Ilo, whose arrival in his homeland, to rescue Zelmira, was marked by a dazzling tenorial display which evoked a nearly twenty-minute ovation
Who directed Rossini Zelmira?
Rossini Zelmira was directed by Giorgio Barberio Corsetti.
Who stars in Rossini Zelmira?
Rossini Zelmira stars Juan Diego Flórez, Kate Aldrich, Gregory Kunde, Marianna Pizzolato, Mirco Palazzi.
How long is Rossini Zelmira?
Rossini Zelmira has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
Where was Rossini Zelmira produced?
Rossini Zelmira was produced in Italy.