Pia de' Tolomei
Synopsis
In recent years not only music festivals but also important opera theatres have turned their attention towards the neglected masterpieces of the lyrical repertoire. Thus also Venice's Teatro La Fenice, in a commendable effort, staged this Pia de' Tolomei by Donizetti, with some of the best singers available today for this type of repertoire. Initial response to this opera, which was performed for the first time in 1837, was ambiguous, so much so that Donizetti re-worked it as many as three times. The version here recorded is that of the critical edition recently published by Ricordi, with the tragic finale originally conceived by the composer. The listener will undoubtedly wonder, once more, at Donizetti's wealth of melodic inspiration, especially when it comes to the character of Pia, wonderfully interpreted, here, by Patrizia Ciofi.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiziano Mancini, Christian Gangneron
- Original Title
- Pia de' Tolomei
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiziano Mancini, Christian Gangneron
Department Leadership Roster
Tiziano Mancini
Director
Christian Gangneron
Director
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What is Pia de' Tolomei about?
In recent years not only music festivals but also important opera theatres have turned their attention towards the neglected masterpieces of the lyrical repertoire. Thus also Venice's Teatro La Fenice, in a commendable effort, staged this Pia de' Tolomei by Donizetti, with some of the best singers available today for this type of repertoire. Initial response to this opera, which was performed for the first time in 1837, was ambiguous, so much so that Donizetti re-worked it as many as three times. The version here recorded is that of the critical edition recently published by Ricordi, with the tragic finale originally conceived by the composer. The listener will undoubtedly wonder, once more, at Donizetti's wealth of melodic inspiration, especially when it comes to the character of Pia, wonderfully interpreted, here, by Patrizia Ciofi.
Who directed Pia de' Tolomei?
Pia de' Tolomei was directed by Tiziano Mancini, Christian Gangneron.
Who stars in Pia de' Tolomei?
The principal cast of Pia de' Tolomei includes Patrizia Ciofi, Dario Schmunck, Andrew Schroeder, Laura Polverelli, Paolo Arrivabeni.
When was Pia de' Tolomei released and how long is it?
Pia de' Tolomei was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.