Il Trovatore (La Scala)
Synopsis
To stage Verdi's Il Trovatore, according to Arturo Toscanini, you need to bring together the four best singers in the world. This stunning production at Milan's La Scala unites four luminaries of today's opera scene to great effect: with his lilting legato, Marcelo Álvarez (Manrico) does justice to the opera's bel canto character; Franco Vassallo brings assurance and flair to the Count di Luna; Maria Agresta (Leonora) effortlessly rises to the challenges of the score; and Ekaterina Semenchuk (Azucena) also masters the most difficult notes. With the fastidious Daniele Rustioni leading La Scala's world-class orchestra, the music leads the action apace, resounding alongside the hall's legendary chorus and amid monumental sets and decor in this sublime production of one of the world's favorite operas.
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Il trovatore - Trailer (Teatro alla Scala)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-26
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo De Ana
- Original Title
- Il Trovatore (La Scala)
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
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Hugo De Ana
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Hugo De Ana
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What is Il Trovatore (La Scala) about?
To stage Verdi's Il Trovatore, according to Arturo Toscanini, you need to bring together the four best singers in the world. This stunning production at Milan's La Scala unites four luminaries of today's opera scene to great effect: with his lilting legato, Marcelo Álvarez (Manrico) does justice to the opera's bel canto character; Franco Vassallo brings assurance and flair to the Count di Luna; Maria Agresta (Leonora) effortlessly rises to the challenges of the score; and Ekaterina Semenchuk (Azucena) also masters the most difficult notes. With the fastidious Daniele Rustioni leading La Scala's world-class orchestra, the music leads the action apace, resounding alongside the hall's legendary chorus and amid monumental sets and decor in this sublime production of one of the world's favorite operas.
Who directed Il Trovatore (La Scala)?
Il Trovatore (La Scala) was directed by Hugo De Ana.
Who stars in Il Trovatore (La Scala)?
The principal cast of Il Trovatore (La Scala) includes Franco Vassallo, Maria Agresta, Ekaterina Semenchuk, Marcelo Álvarez, Kwangchul Youn.
When was Il Trovatore (La Scala) released and how long is it?
Il Trovatore (La Scala) was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.