| Description |
2 videodiscs (171 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mixed |
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LPCM |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| Note |
EMI Classics: 50999 9 17825 9 5 (50999 9 17826 9 4, 50999 9 17827 9 3). |
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Opera in a prologue and three acts (1881 version). |
| Performer |
Plácido Domingo (Simon Boccanegra) ; Marina Poplavskaya (Amelia) ; Ferruccio Furlanetto (Fiesco) ; Joseph Calleja (Gabriele Adorno) ; Jonathan Summers (Paolo) ; Lukas Jakobski (Pietro) ; with supporting singers ; Royal Opera Chorus ; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House ; Antonio Pappano, conductor. |
| Credits |
Set designs, Michael Yeargan ; costume designs, Peter J. Hall ; lighting design, John Harrison ; fight director, William Hobbs ; music producer, David Groves. |
| Event |
Recorded July 2, 5, and 13, 2010. |
| System Details |
DVD-9; DVD-5; region free, NTSC; 16:9 widescreen; LPCM stereo., DTS 5.1 surround; filmed in high definition, HD50i. |
| Note |
Program notes by Anthony Arblaster and synopsis, in English with German and French translations (15 p.) inserted in container. |
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Special features: introductions by Antonio Pappano; working with Plácido Domingo; rehearsals with Elijah Moshinsky. |
| Summary |
Placido Domingo's triumphant return to his baritone roots is captured in this stunning 2-DVD set of the Royal Opera House s 2010 production of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra. Conducted by Antonio Pappano and directed by Elijah Moshinsky, Domingo is joined in this performance by Mariana Polavskaya, Joseph Calleja, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Jonathan Summers and Lukas Jakobski. |
| Language |
Sung in Italian, with optional Italian, English, German, French, and Spanish subtitles. |
| Genre/Form |
Operas.
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Operas.
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| Subject |
Boccanegra, Simone, -1363 -- Drama.
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Boccanegra, Simone, -1363. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Piave, Francesco Maria, 1810-1876, librettist.
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Montanelli, Giuseppe, 1813-1862, librettist.
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Moshinsky, Elijah, director.
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Judd, Sue (Producer), director.
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Domingo, Plácido, 1941- performer.
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Poplavskai͡a, Marina, 1977- performer.
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Furlanetto, Ferruccio, performer.
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Calleja, Joseph, 1977- performer.
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Summers, Jonathan, 1946- performer.
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Jakobski, Lukas, performer.
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Pappano, Antonio, 1959- conductor.
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Yeargan, Michael, designer.
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Hall, Peter J., 1926-2010, costume designer.
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Harrison, John (Lighting designer), lighting designer.
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Hobbs, William, 1939- director.
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Groves, David, producer.
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García Gutiérrez, Antonio, 1813-1884.
Simón Boccanegra.
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Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901.
Simon Boccanegra.
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British Broadcasting Corporation, production personnel.
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Royal Opera House (London, England), production personnel, performer.
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EMI (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
5099991782595 |
| Music No. |
50999 9 17825 9 5 EMI Classics |
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50999 9 17826 9 4 EMI Classics |
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50999 9 17827 9 3 EMI Classics |
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9 17825 9 EMI Classics |
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9 17826 9 EMI Classics |
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9 17827 9 EMI Classics |
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