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Verdi - Nabucco / Bruson, Flanigan, Frusoni, Bacelli, Colombara, Carignani, Naples Opera

Renato Bruson , Lauren Flanigan  |  NR |  DVD
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  • Actors: Renato Bruson, Lauren Flanigan, Monica Bacelli
  • Format: Classical, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Foreign Media Group
  • DVD Release Date: October 26, 2004
  • Run Time: 131 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00065GX0U
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #448,683 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Giuseppe Verdi was a defining figure in Italian opera credited with reviving the form after the death of Rossini. NABUCCO was his breakthrough opera and it was a great success playing across Europe and marking the beginning of a long and fruitful career for the composer. The opera includes one of the most famous melodies ever written created to express the Hebrews' homesickness and adopted by the Italian people as a kind of second national anthem. The song was "Va Pensiero" and it encapsulated the Italians' yearning for unification and liberation. This dramatic work offers a notoriously challenging role for soprano with many having reputedly ruined their voices while playing the part of Abigaille. Performed here by the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Di San Carlo and conducted by Paolo Carignani the cast includes Renato Bruson Maurizio Frusoni Carlo Colombara Lauren Flanigan and Monica Bacelli.System Requirements:Running Time: 131 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSICALS/MUSICALS Rating: NR UPC: 842977022995 Manufacturer No: FMGDV92299

 

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3.0 out of 5 stars A word of warning, March 19, 2006
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This review is from: Verdi - Nabucco / Bruson, Flanigan, Frusoni, Bacelli, Colombara, Carignani, Naples Opera (DVD)
Overall I liked this performance but beware -- there are no titles. The earlier release on Image Entertainment did have them.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars great for a great price, December 12, 2004
This review is from: Verdi - Nabucco / Bruson, Flanigan, Frusoni, Bacelli, Colombara, Carignani, Naples Opera (DVD)
Well, I'm from Mexico City, so it's very difficult to get this kind of stuff, although I have to expend a lot of years expecting the availability for Verdi's Nabucco now I'm rewarded. The production is spectacular, the performances are sublime just not be so critical about the sound. It's certain that it's a little bit noisy at the beginning veen with DTS, but as other critic said about the same series' Aida, for this price I think you cannot feel dissapointed but the opposite.
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4.0 out of 5 stars TWO VERSIONS, TWO WAYS., August 7, 2009
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Ali Hassan AYACHE (São Paulo, Brasil.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Verdi - Nabucco / Bruson, Flanigan, Frusoni, Bacelli, Colombara, Carignani, Naples Opera (DVD)

The opera Nabucco is a milestone for Giuseppe Verdi. It was his first hit musical, composed after the death of his son and wife. Symbol of resistance I believe the North of Italy by Austria and certainly stop him and his editor who had a future as a composer. Musically it is a joy to see in opera maturity. But it has the characteristics of genius, especially in the issue coral.
The Scala in Milan is distinguished by the conservatism of their productions. Often up styles is overstated. The Nabucco they agreed more than wrong. Scenarios representing the Babylonian period, light and mingle with appropriate costumes sometimes heavy demai.
Renato Bruson is a baritone with an international reputation. He sang in all the major opera houses of the world, including Brazil. His technique combined with enviable colorful notes made it a central focus in Verdian roles as Falstaff, Macbeth and Nabucco. Interpretation was never his mark, but then it becomes Nabucco. It shows an excellent actor. It incorporates all the feelings and emotions of the character. Your pipeline is strong in the first act, destroys without the slightest compassion the temple of the Jews. The loss of power to the adopted daughter makes him lose lucidity, is troubled, enigmatic, lost. A true Nabucco, voice and interpretation.
Ghena Dimitrova is without doubt one of the greatest sopranos of the late twentieth century. Her Amneris alongside Luciano Pavarotti at La Scala is unforgettable. In this opera has the responsibility for giving life to Abigail. It does this with great skill, surely one of the greatest interpreters of this character. His dark and powerful voice suits the requirements of the score. His performance is flawless scenic, cold, Machiavellian and ruthless to achieve their goals. These are some characteristics of the temperament of that character and very well expressed on stage by Dimitrova.Mais an outstanding performance.
The orchestra of La Scala is unsurpassed when it comes to Verdi. His Italian musicality, combined with a perfect technique and a proper balance in all suits gives us a unique sound. Example for all other orchestras in the world when it comes to Italian opera. The conductor Riccardo Muti's more than proven competence, you know make the most of its orchestra. Movements correct and full knowledge of the score only increase the quality of their interpretations.
A central factor for the successful development of the opera Nabucco is the chorus. Participates actively in all the acts and presents the best-known part of the score, Penseroso Go! Enslaved, humiliated and hopeful, and represent the chorus of La Scala. They sing and act very well, with a unique style. Many of them with the level of soloist. Accompanying the choir bass Paata Burchuladze plays the role of Zachary, leader of the Jews. Deep voice, dark and serious generous. Lend deity your character. Defends his people tooth and nail, makeup and costume perfect.
The image of the dvd is of good quality, nothing exceptional in the case of an analog matrix. The sound is of good quality. You can choose scenes, menu practical and easy to use.
The reader must be wondering why the title? Two versions, two ways. The other way is a dark shot Nabucco in Naples. Hard to imagine how a theater of international fame can go wrong both in a production. Soloists weaknesses of the mountains, Maurizio Fruzoni, Carlo Colombo, and Lauren Flanigan with voices are inadequate. Sometimes ocher, the often opaque. The only one that saves Renato Bruson is still not in their best days. Sings without much inspiration, nothing compared to the Nabucco at La Scala. The governing Paolo Carignani remember a band from the inside. Dull and reading at least one wrong or strange in the score.
The highlights were the sets and costumes, modern, light and beautiful. The choristers are another positive factor, can sing well, even with the intricacies of the soloists. The direction of television errs in many outlets, it shows the essence of the story. Sound and image of that terrible qualidade.Você like Verdi, who enjoys opera, run this version.
Dvd of Naples is overwhelming evidence that to make good opera soloists need is qualified. It's no good to hit the production and sin in singers, even the papers "minor" should be given special attention. We have seen many operas with excellent soloists and bad comprimários. The merits are with the Scala of Milan, was right on all counts and did a great job. The San Carlo in Nabucco was more confusion than answers.




DUAS VERSÕES, DOIS CAMINHOS.

A ópera Nabucco é um marco para Giuseppe Verdi. Foi seu primeiro sucesso musical, composta após a morte de seu filho e esposa. Símbolo da resistência do julgo do Norte da Itália pela Áustria e a certeza pare ele e seu editor que tinha futuro como compositor. Musicalmente não é um primor como veremos em óperas da maturidade. Mas já apresenta características de genialidade, principalmente no quesito coral.
O Scala de Milão se notabiliza pelo conservadorismo de suas produções. Muitas vezes até peca pelo exagero. No Nabucco eles acertaram mais que erraram. Cenários representativos do período babilônico, leves e adequados se misturam com figurinos às vezes pesados demai.
Renato Bruson é um barítono de reputação internacional. Cantou em todos os grandes teatros líricos do mundo, inclusive no Brasil. Sua técnica invejável aliada ao colorido das notas centrais fez dele um destaque nos papéis verdianos como Falstaff, Macbeth e no Nabucco. Interpretação nunca foi sua marca, mas nesse Nabucco ele se transforma. Mostra-se um excelente ator. Incorpora todos os sentimentos e emoções do personagem. Seu Nabucco é forte no primeiro ato, destrói sem a menor compaixão o templo dos judeus. A perca do poder para a filha adotiva faz ele perder a lucidez, fica conturbado, enigmático, perdido. Um verdadeiro Nabucco, na voz e na interpretação.
Ghena Dimitrova é sem dúvida um dos maiores sopranos do final do século XX. Sua Amneris ao lado de Luciano Pavarotti no Scala é inesquecível. Nessa ópera tem a função de dar vida a Abigail. O faz com maestria, com certeza uma das maiores interpretes desse personagem. Sua voz escura e potente se adapta as exigências da partitura. Sua atuação cênica é impecável, fria, maquiavélica e sem escrúpulos para atingir seus objetivos. Essas são algumas características do temperamento dessa personagem e muito bem expressas no palco por Dimitrova.Mais uma atuação marcante.
A orquestra do Scala é insuperável em se tratando de Verdi. Sua musicalidade italiana, aliada a uma técnica perfeita e um conjunto equilibrado em todos os naipes nos proporciona um som único. Exemplo para todas as outras orquestras do mundo em se tratando de ópera italiana. O regente Riccardo Muti de competência mais que comprovada, sabe tirar o máximo de sua orquestra. Andamentos corretos e pleno conhecimento da partitura só fazem aumentar a qualidade de suas interpretações.
Fator fundamental para o bom desenvolvimento da ópera Nabucco é o coro. Participa intensamente de todos os atos e apresenta a parte mais conhecida da partitura, Vá Pensero! Escravizados, humilhados e esperançosos, assim representam os coristas do Scala. Cantam e atuam muito bem, com um estilo único. Muitos deles com nível de solista. Acompanhando o coro o baixo Paata Burchuladze interpreta o papel de Zacarias, líder dos judeus. Voz profunda, escura e com graves generosos. Empresta divindade ao seu personagem. Defende seu povo com unhas e dentes, maquiagem e figurino perfeitos.
A imagem do dvd é de boa qualidade, nada excepcional por se tratar de uma matriz analógica. O som é de boa qualidade. É possível escolher cenas, menu prático e fácil de usar.
O leitor deve estar se perguntando o por quê do título? Duas versões , dois caminhos. O outro caminho é um tenebroso Nabucco filmado em Napoli. Difícil imaginar como um teatro de fama internacional consegue errar tanto em uma produção. Solistas fracos tem aos montes, Maurizio Fruzoni, Carlo Colombara e Lauren Flanigan estão com vozes inadequadas . As vezes ocres, as vezes opacas. O único que se salva é Renato Bruson , mesmo assim não está em seus melhores dias. Canta sem muita inspiração, nada comparado ao Nabucco do Scala. A regência de Paolo Carignani lembra uma banda do interior . Sem brilho e com uma leitura no mínimo equivocada, ou estranha da partitura .
Os destaques ficam com os cenários e figurinos, modernos , leves e bonitos. Os coristas são outro fator positivo, conseguem cantar bem, mesmo com as trapalhadas dos solistas. A direção de televisão erra em muitas tomadas, não mostra o essencial da história. Som e imagem de péssima qualidade.Você que gosta de Verdi, que aprecia ópera, fuja dessa versão.
O dvd de Napoli é a prova contundente que para fazer boa ópera é preciso de solistas gabaritados. Não adianta acertar na produção e pecar nos cantores, mesmo os papéis "menores" devem merecer atenção especial. Já vimos muitas óperas com excelentes solistas e péssimos comprimários. Os méritos ficam com o Scala de Milão , acertou em todos os quesitos e fez um excelente trabalho. O San Carlo nesse Nabucco mostrou mais equívocos que acertos.

Ali Hassan Ayache
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