The cast is headed by Sonia Prina in the title-role of the heroic crusader, with Anett Fritsch as his beloved Almirena, Brenda Rae as the seductive Saracen sorceress Armida, and Luca Pisaroni (last summer’s Leporello) as her duplicitous ally Argante, the King of Jerusalem.
Soloists: Sonia Prina, Anett Fritsch, Brenda Rae, Luca Pisaroni
Conductor: Ottavio Dantone
Director: Robert Carsen
DVD (September 25, 2012)
Number of discs: 1
Label: Opus Arte
ASIN: B008EKMGPA
From the opening notes of the overture to the final curtain, Emilio Sagi's classic, triumphant production brings to life all the elegant wit and theatricality of Mozart's comic masterpiece. Leading baritone Ludovic Tézier shines as the lustful Count Almaviva who attempts to obtain the favors of Figaro's bride-to-be Susanna (Isabel Rey), while Luca Pisaroni gives a feisty performance as Figaro. Conductor Jesús López Cobos masterfully captures the enchanting score. A witty yet profound tale of love, betrayal, and forgiveness!
Filmed at the Paris Opera with a cast including the great Mozart figures of our time, Giorgio Strehler's legendary production is made available for the first time on DVD and Blu-ray. In 2010, thirty-seven long years after its premiere, the Strehler Nozze met with a fresh triumph with a whole new generation of performers at the height of their powers.
