Donizetti La Favorite
“A Worthy Performance of an Operatic Gem”
Synopsis
One of the composer's most beguiling scores, La Favorite is Gaetano Donizetti's La favorita in it's original French form; a tale of love and war that represents a glorious mix of Italian bel canto and 19th c. grand opera. Vincent Boussard's arresting Toulouse production does full justice to this newly renewed masterpiece. Three international principals take on the work's demanding roles: Chinese tenor Yijie Shi is a 'revelation' as Fernand, the rich-toned, authoritative French baritone Ludovic Tezier as King Alphonse XI and lauded American mezzo Kate Aldrich - 'the Carmen of this generation' - plumbing the emotional depths of Leonor's music. Conductor and bel canto specialist Antonello Allemandi adds to the passionate proceedings onstage. Maestro Allemandi demonstrated full authority over the stage for the musically complex scenes, and in the arias and duets demonstrated his confidence in the singers by establishing ample tempos to support their soaring vocal lines.
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Donizetti: La Favorite (Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse)Official
Type: Clip • Published 2015-01-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Simonnet
- Screenplay & Story
- Alphonse Royer
- Original Title
- Donizetti La Favorite
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 4m
- Production Studios
- Opus Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Simonnet
Alphonse Royer
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Simonnet
Director
Alphonse Royer
Writer
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Donizetti La Favorite about?
One of the composer's most beguiling scores, La Favorite is Gaetano Donizetti's La favorita in it's original French form; a tale of love and war that represents a glorious mix of Italian bel canto and 19th c. grand opera. Vincent Boussard's arresting Toulouse production does full justice to this newly renewed masterpiece. Three international principals take on the work's demanding roles: Chinese tenor Yijie Shi is a 'revelation' as Fernand, the rich-toned, authoritative French baritone Ludovic Tezier as King Alphonse XI and lauded American mezzo Kate Aldrich - 'the Carmen of this generation' - plumbing the emotional depths of Leonor's music. Conductor and bel canto specialist Antonello Allemandi adds to the passionate proceedings onstage. Maestro Allemandi demonstrated full authority over the stage for the musically complex scenes, and in the arias and duets demonstrated his confidence in the singers by establishing ample tempos to support their soaring vocal lines.
Who directed Donizetti La Favorite?
Donizetti La Favorite was directed by Olivier Simonnet.
Who stars in Donizetti La Favorite?
The principal cast of Donizetti La Favorite includes Kate Aldrich, Yijie Shi, Ludovic Tézier, Giovanni Furlanetto, Marie-Bénédicte Souquet.
When was Donizetti La Favorite released and how long is it?
Donizetti La Favorite was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 3h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Donizetti La Favorite?
Donizetti La Favorite holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).