Donizetti - La Favorite
Synopsis
Composed for the Paris Opéra, the romantic but ultimately tragic narrative of Donizetti’s grand opera La Favorite is set amidst the Moorish invasions of Spain and the power struggles between religion and the state in the 14th century. The novice Fernand abandons his monastery having fallen in love with the noble Léonor, not knowing that she is the King’s mistress and favourite. Drawing on traditions established by Rossini and Meyerbeer, La Favorite is noted for Donizetti’s innovative use of the orchestra and for some of his most renowned and enthralling arias. This acclaimed production opened the 2022 Donizetti Opera Festival in Bergamo, and is performed with its original French libretto.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valentina Carrasco
- Original Title
- Donizetti - La Favorite
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valentina Carrasco
Department Leadership Roster
Valentina Carrasco
Director
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What is Donizetti - La Favorite about?
Composed for the Paris Opéra, the romantic but ultimately tragic narrative of Donizetti’s grand opera La Favorite is set amidst the Moorish invasions of Spain and the power struggles between religion and the state in the 14th century. The novice Fernand abandons his monastery having fallen in love with the noble Léonor, not knowing that she is the King’s mistress and favourite. Drawing on traditions established by Rossini and Meyerbeer, La Favorite is noted for Donizetti’s innovative use of the orchestra and for some of his most renowned and enthralling arias. This acclaimed production opened the 2022 Donizetti Opera Festival in Bergamo, and is performed with its original French libretto.
Who directed Donizetti - La Favorite?
Donizetti - La Favorite was directed by Valentina Carrasco.
Who stars in Donizetti - La Favorite?
The principal cast of Donizetti - La Favorite includes Annalisa Stroppa, Javier Camarena, Florian Sempey, Evgeny Stavinsky, Edoardo Milletti.
When was Donizetti - La Favorite released and how long is it?
Donizetti - La Favorite was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.