Verdi: Il corsaro
Synopsis
The corsair Corrado, having taken refuge on an island in the Aegean Sea, decides to launch an expedition against the Muslims, during which he is taken prisoner. Gulnara, the favorite of Pasha Seïd, falls in love with Corrado and helps him escape after murdering Seïd herself. Meanwhile, Medora, Corrado’s beloved, has poisoned herself upon hearing the false news of her lover’s death. She dies in the arms of her lover, who has returned too late. Corrado, in despair, throws himself into the sea, while Gulnara collapses, overcome by grief. “Il corsaro” is a lyric drama (“melodramma tragico”) in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on Lord Byron’s poem “The Corsair.” It premiered on October 25, 1848, at the Grand Theatre in Trieste. The opera was taken off the bill after three performances and replaced by “Macbeth.” From the “Tutto Verdi” box set of 27 Verdi operas. Recorded live at the Teatro Regio in Parma on October 19 and 21, 2008.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiziano Mancini, Lamberto Puggelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Lord Byron, Francesco Maria Piave
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Il corsaro
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- C Major Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiziano Mancini, Lamberto Puggelli
Lord Byron, Francesco Maria Piave
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Tiziano Mancini
Director
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Lamberto Puggelli
Director
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What is Verdi: Il corsaro about?
The corsair Corrado, having taken refuge on an island in the Aegean Sea, decides to launch an expedition against the Muslims, during which he is taken prisoner. Gulnara, the favorite of Pasha Seïd, falls in love with Corrado and helps him escape after murdering Seïd herself. Meanwhile, Medora, Corrado’s beloved, has poisoned herself upon hearing the false news of her lover’s death. She dies in the arms of her lover, who has returned too late. Corrado, in despair, throws himself into the sea, while Gulnara collapses, overcome by grief. “Il corsaro” is a lyric drama (“melodramma tragico”) in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on Lord Byron’s poem “The Corsair.” It premiered on October 25, 1848, at the Grand Theatre in Trieste. The opera was taken off the bill after three performances and replaced by “Macbeth.” From the “Tutto Verdi” box set of 27 Verdi operas. Recorded live at the Teatro Regio in Parma on October 19 and 21, 2008.
Who directed Verdi: Il corsaro?
Verdi: Il corsaro was directed by Tiziano Mancini, Lamberto Puggelli.
Who stars in Verdi: Il corsaro?
The principal cast of Verdi: Il corsaro includes Bruno Ribeiro, Andrea Papi, Luca Salsi, Silvia Dalla Benetta, Gregory Bonfatti.
When was Verdi: Il corsaro released and how long is it?
Verdi: Il corsaro was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Il corsaro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Il corsaro was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.