Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri
Synopsis
In 1810, Mustafà, Bey of Algiers and thoroughly fed up with his wife, the docile Elvira, orders the captain of the corsairs to find him one of those feisty Italian women. It turns out to be Isabella, an Italian woman of unparalleled beauty searching for her fiancé Lindoro, whom Mustafà happens to be holding captive in his seraglio. The Bey intends to give Lindoro to his wife Elvira, hoping to get rid of him once and for all. Isabella, accompanied by her annoying suitor Taddeo—whom she passes off as her uncle to save him from the gallows—relies on her powers of seduction. “L’italiana in Algeri” (The Italian Girl in Algiers) is a two-act dramma giocoso (opera buffa) by Gioachino Rossini, with a libretto by Angelo Anelli. It premiered at the Teatro San Benedetto in Venice on May 22, 1813. Recorded in the studios of Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) in Milan on July 10, 1957.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Recording at Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Lanfranchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Angelo Anelli
- Original Score
- Orchestra di Milano della Radiotelevisione, Coro di Milano della Radiotelevisione
- Original Title
- Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Lanfranchi
Angelo Anelli
Orchestra di Milano della Radiotelevisione, Coro di Milano della Radiotelevisione
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Lanfranchi
Director
Angelo Anelli
Writer
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What is Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri about?
In 1810, Mustafà, Bey of Algiers and thoroughly fed up with his wife, the docile Elvira, orders the captain of the corsairs to find him one of those feisty Italian women. It turns out to be Isabella, an Italian woman of unparalleled beauty searching for her fiancé Lindoro, whom Mustafà happens to be holding captive in his seraglio. The Bey intends to give Lindoro to his wife Elvira, hoping to get rid of him once and for all. Isabella, accompanied by her annoying suitor Taddeo—whom she passes off as her uncle to save him from the gallows—relies on her powers of seduction. “L’italiana in Algeri” (The Italian Girl in Algiers) is a two-act dramma giocoso (opera buffa) by Gioachino Rossini, with a libretto by Angelo Anelli. It premiered at the Teatro San Benedetto in Venice on May 22, 1813. Recorded in the studios of Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) in Milan on July 10, 1957.
Who directed Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri?
Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri was directed by Mario Lanfranchi.
Who stars in Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri?
The principal cast of Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri includes Mario Petri, Teresa Berganza, Sesto Bruscantini, Vittoria Palombini, Rena Gary Falachi.
When was Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri released and how long is it?
Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri was released in 1957 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri was composed by Orchestra di Milano della Radiotelevisione, Coro di Milano della Radiotelevisione.