Verdi: I masnadieri
Synopsis
In Milan and Como during the month of May 1176. Milanese soldiers defend the city under the command of Rolando. He is reunited with Arrigo, his friend from Verona, who had been presumed dead in battle. Arrigo also meets Lida, his former fiancée, who, at her father’s behest, has married Rolando. Meanwhile, Rolando, who is preparing to leave for battle, is approached by Marcovaldo, a German prisoner of war, who hands him a letter from Lida for Arrigo. Rolando’s anger turns to a desire for revenge. Catching Lida and Arrigo in the middle of a conversation, he has his “rival” imprisoned in a tower. “La battaglia di Legnano” (The Battle of Legnano) is a four-act opera by Giuseppe Verdi with a libretto by Salvatore Cammarano, premiered at the Teatro Argentina in Rome on January 27, 1849. From the “Tutto Verdi” box set of 27 Verdi operas. Recorded live at the Teatro Lirico “Giuseppe Verdi” in Trieste on February 23 and 29 and March 2, 2012.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
October 30, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriele Lavia, Annalisa Buttò
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Schiller, Andrea Maffei
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: I masnadieri
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- 强盗队伍
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriele Lavia, Annalisa Buttò
Friedrich Schiller, Andrea Maffei
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Gabriele Lavia
Director
Annalisa Buttò
Director
Andrea Maffei
Writer
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What is Verdi: I masnadieri about?
In Milan and Como during the month of May 1176. Milanese soldiers defend the city under the command of Rolando. He is reunited with Arrigo, his friend from Verona, who had been presumed dead in battle. Arrigo also meets Lida, his former fiancée, who, at her father’s behest, has married Rolando. Meanwhile, Rolando, who is preparing to leave for battle, is approached by Marcovaldo, a German prisoner of war, who hands him a letter from Lida for Arrigo. Rolando’s anger turns to a desire for revenge. Catching Lida and Arrigo in the middle of a conversation, he has his “rival” imprisoned in a tower. “La battaglia di Legnano” (The Battle of Legnano) is a four-act opera by Giuseppe Verdi with a libretto by Salvatore Cammarano, premiered at the Teatro Argentina in Rome on January 27, 1849. From the “Tutto Verdi” box set of 27 Verdi operas. Recorded live at the Teatro Lirico “Giuseppe Verdi” in Trieste on February 23 and 29 and March 2, 2012.
Who directed Verdi: I masnadieri?
Verdi: I masnadieri was directed by Gabriele Lavia, Annalisa Buttò.
Who stars in Verdi: I masnadieri?
The principal cast of Verdi: I masnadieri includes Giacomo Prestia, Aquiles Machado, Artur Ruciński, Lucrecia García, Walter Omaggio.
When was Verdi: I masnadieri released and how long is it?
Verdi: I masnadieri was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: I masnadieri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: I masnadieri was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.