Verdi La Traviata
“A Dramatically Effective 'Traviata'”
Synopsis
This DVD of a live 2005 performance from the Zürich Opera under the musical direction of Franz Welser-Möst has many things to recommend it -- the young tenor Piotr Beczala as Alfredo, the marvelous Thomas Hampson as Giorgio Germont, the playing of the Zurich Opera orchestra, the simple but effective sets by by Erich Wonder, the uncluttered stage direction by Jürgen Flimm. It also has some flaws: strangely variable volume level of the recorded sound sometimes coming on so loud as to make one reach for the volume control, and the uneven performance of the Violetta, Eva Mei who, for all her merits, gives a dramatically effective performance marred by occasional difficulties with vocal production. Still, overall I felt this was a moving production, one that I would recommend, although perhaps not as an only DVD of one of Verdi's most popular operas.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix Breisach, Jürgen Flimm
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Maria Piave, Alexandre Dumas fils
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi La Traviata
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- ArtHaus, Opernhaus Zürich, Felix Breisach Medienwerkstatt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix Breisach, Jürgen Flimm
Francesco Maria Piave, Alexandre Dumas fils
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Felix Breisach
Director
Jürgen Flimm
Director
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Florence von Gerkan
Costume Design
Erich Wonder
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verdi La Traviata
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What is Verdi La Traviata about?
This DVD of a live 2005 performance from the Zürich Opera under the musical direction of Franz Welser-Möst has many things to recommend it -- the young tenor Piotr Beczala as Alfredo, the marvelous Thomas Hampson as Giorgio Germont, the playing of the Zurich Opera orchestra, the simple but effective sets by by Erich Wonder, the uncluttered stage direction by Jürgen Flimm. It also has some flaws: strangely variable volume level of the recorded sound sometimes coming on so loud as to make one reach for the volume control, and the uneven performance of the Violetta, Eva Mei who, for all her merits, gives a dramatically effective performance marred by occasional difficulties with vocal production. Still, overall I felt this was a moving production, one that I would recommend, although perhaps not as an only DVD of one of Verdi's most popular operas.
Who directed Verdi La Traviata?
Verdi La Traviata was directed by Felix Breisach, Jürgen Flimm.
Who stars in Verdi La Traviata?
The principal cast of Verdi La Traviata includes Eva Mei, Piotr Beczała, Thomas Hampson, Katharina Peetz, Miroslav Christoff.
When was Verdi La Traviata released and how long is it?
Verdi La Traviata was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi La Traviata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi La Traviata was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.
Is Verdi La Traviata based on a book or true story?
Verdi La Traviata is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas fils".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Verdi La Traviata?
Verdi La Traviata holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).