I Puritani
“Beautiful Bellini; charismatic Netrebko”
Synopsis
It's hard to imagine a video opera collection without this superbly sung MET production of Bellini's I Puritani. Not that it's perfect by any means, but its excellences--most especially Anna Netrebko's electrifying singing and acting of Elvira--banish carping about other aspects of this memorable night at the opera. Netrebko is fragile from the start, her facial expressions and hand movements immediately conveying the girl's vulnerability. She has a mad scene in each act; the first when she realizes her fiancé has disappeared with another woman, the third, in the final act, a brief relapse when her returned fiancé is taken by the army to be executed. But it's in the second act that the real fireworks occur, with a Mad Scene that rivals Donizetti's Lucia for bel canto primacy. Here, Elvira is first heard off-stage, after the chorus has informed us that she's deranged. She enters wearing her wedding gown and begins Qui la voce in a voice as frail as her psyche.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandro Sequi
- Original Score
- Vincenzo Bellini
- Original Title
- I Puritani
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandro Sequi
Vincenzo Bellini
Department Leadership Roster
Sandro Sequi
Director
Vincenzo Bellini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is I Puritani about?
It's hard to imagine a video opera collection without this superbly sung MET production of Bellini's I Puritani. Not that it's perfect by any means, but its excellences--most especially Anna Netrebko's electrifying singing and acting of Elvira--banish carping about other aspects of this memorable night at the opera. Netrebko is fragile from the start, her facial expressions and hand movements immediately conveying the girl's vulnerability. She has a mad scene in each act; the first when she realizes her fiancé has disappeared with another woman, the third, in the final act, a brief relapse when her returned fiancé is taken by the army to be executed. But it's in the second act that the real fireworks occur, with a Mad Scene that rivals Donizetti's Lucia for bel canto primacy. Here, Elvira is first heard off-stage, after the chorus has informed us that she's deranged. She enters wearing her wedding gown and begins Qui la voce in a voice as frail as her psyche.
Who directed I Puritani?
I Puritani was directed by Sandro Sequi.
Who stars in I Puritani?
The principal cast of I Puritani includes Eric Cutler, Anna Netrebko, John Relyea, Valerian Ruminski, Franco Vassallo.
When was I Puritani released and how long is it?
I Puritani was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for I Puritani?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Puritani was composed by Vincenzo Bellini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Puritani?
I Puritani holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).