Verdi: Operas Box Set

Description

This inimitable collection unites three masterworks by the Italian operatic giant Giuseppe Verdi in a five-DVD set that is essential viewing for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Internationally acclaimed stars perform the title roles, with a combination of lavish costume design and magical staging characterising these celebrated productions from three of the world's greatest opera houses. Extra features include the BBC documentary Verdi through the Looking Glass. NB individual titles will remain available at full-price.AIDA (1994)Radamès Fabio ArmiliatoAmneris Elisabetta FiorilloAida Daniela DessìOrchestra & Chorus of the Gran Teatre del LiceuConductor Miguel Ángel, Gómez MartínezStage Director José Antonio GutiérrezLA TRAVIATA (2006) Violetta Valéry Norah AmsellemAlfredo Germont José BrosGiorgio Germont Renato BrusonChorus and Orchestra of the Teatro RealConductor Jesús López CobosDirector Pier Luigi PizziRIGOLETTO (2000) Duke of Mantua Marcelo AlvarezRigoletto Paolo GavanelliGilda Christine SchäferThe Royal Opera ChorusThe Orchestra of the Royal Opera HouseConductor Sir Edward DownesDirector David McVicarRunning time: 9 hours 23 minutesSubtitles: EN/FR/DE/ES/CA (Aida); EN/FR/DE/ES/IT (La Traviata); EN (Rigoletto)  Sound format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS