Rossini Zelmira
“Decent sound for this rarely performed opera”
Synopsis
Juan Diego Florez stars in the only available DVD version of Zelmira, filmed at the celebrated Rossini Festival in the composer s home town of Pesaro. The final opera Rossini wrote for Naples is a dramatic and musical tour de force and a magnificent showcase for the bel canto superstar of our time. Recorded in high definition at the 2009 Festival, Giorgio Barberio Corsettis production places the classical tale, set during the Trojan Wars, in modern times and modern dress Joining Juan Diego Florez are a major international cast, described as near miraculous by Opera Today and led by American mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich in the virtuosic title role But the evening remained another distinguished triumph for Juan Diego Florez as Prince Ilo, whose arrival in his homeland, to rescue Zelmira, was marked by a dazzling tenorial display which evoked a nearly twenty-minute ovation
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgio Barberio Corsetti
- Original Score
- Gioachino Rossini
- Original Title
- Rossini Zelmira
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Decca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgio Barberio Corsetti
Gioachino Rossini
Department Leadership Roster
Giorgio Barberio Corsetti
Director
Gioachino Rossini
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rossini Zelmira
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What is Rossini Zelmira about?
Juan Diego Florez stars in the only available DVD version of Zelmira, filmed at the celebrated Rossini Festival in the composer s home town of Pesaro. The final opera Rossini wrote for Naples is a dramatic and musical tour de force and a magnificent showcase for the bel canto superstar of our time. Recorded in high definition at the 2009 Festival, Giorgio Barberio Corsettis production places the classical tale, set during the Trojan Wars, in modern times and modern dress Joining Juan Diego Florez are a major international cast, described as near miraculous by Opera Today and led by American mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich in the virtuosic title role But the evening remained another distinguished triumph for Juan Diego Florez as Prince Ilo, whose arrival in his homeland, to rescue Zelmira, was marked by a dazzling tenorial display which evoked a nearly twenty-minute ovation
Who directed Rossini Zelmira?
Rossini Zelmira was directed by Giorgio Barberio Corsetti.
Who stars in Rossini Zelmira?
The principal cast of Rossini Zelmira includes Juan Diego Flórez, Kate Aldrich, Gregory Kunde, Marianna Pizzolato, Mirco Palazzi.
When was Rossini Zelmira released and how long is it?
Rossini Zelmira was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Rossini Zelmira?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rossini Zelmira was composed by Gioachino Rossini.