L'Elisir D'Amore / Don Pasquale (Complete operas recorded in 2009 & 2013)

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DONIZETTI
L'Elisir D'Amore / Don Pasquale (Complete operas recorded in 2009 & 2013)
Glyndebourne Opera / Ekaterina Siurina, Peter Auty, Alessandro Corbelli, Danielle de Niese / Maurizio Benini, Enrique Mazzola (Conductors)

[ Opus Arte DVD / 2 DVD Box Set ]

Release Date: Wednesday 1 July 2015

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Rated: G - Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993Suitable for General Audiences

From fake potions and feigned emotions to the follies of youth and the vulnerability of age, this special set brings together two of Donizetti's greatest comedies, L'elisir d'amore and Don Pasquale, charming works packed with musical wit and in which the composer looks beyond the archetypes of the buffa tradition to create complex, highly individual characters. Both operas are brought to life in sparkling Glyndebourne productions, with first-class singing from such noted artists as Alessandro Corbelli, Danielle di Niese and Ekaterina Siurina, and expert bel canto conducting from the pit.

Running time: 4 hours 23 minutes

Subtitles: EN/FR/DE/ES/IT/KO

Sound format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS

"An enchanting account. Set in Mussolini's Italy...it is wonderfully cast and a perfect team effort." (BBC Music on L'elisir d'amore)

"There is plenty to enjoy in this production, with lots of original visual gags that delight the audience and work well in their context without at any time going too far. The performance is really something to cherish. The singers are all well able to cope with Donizetti's often rowdy orchestration, ringing out loud and clear and managing their florid divisions without aspiration and plenty of fizz. With the exception of Alessandro Corbelli in the title role, they are all young and full of bounce as well as dramatic involvement. Alek Shrader as Ernesto is a real find: much more than the usual Rossinian tenorino, he displays a fine lyric voice with plenty of power ... and a good pair of legs as well." (MusicWeb Sept 2014 on Don Pasquale)