Movie Description
Il Trovatore (La Scala)
(2014)Overview
To stage Verdi's Il Trovatore, according to Arturo Toscanini, you need to bring together the four best singers in the world. This stunning production at Milan's La Scala unites four luminaries of today's opera scene to great effect: with his lilting legato, Marcelo Álvarez (Manrico) does justice to the opera's bel canto character; Franco Vassallo brings assurance and flair to the Count di Luna; Maria Agresta (Leonora) effortlessly rises to the challenges of the score; and Ekaterina Semenchuk (Azucena) also masters the most difficult notes. With the fastidious Daniele Rustioni leading La Scala's world-class orchestra, the music leads the action apace, resounding alongside the hall's legendary chorus and amid monumental sets and decor in this sublime production of one of the world's favorite operas.
Cast
Il Conte di Luna
Leonora
Azucena
Manrico
Ferrando
Ines
Un Vecchio Zingaro
Un messo
Facts
Original TitleIl Trovatore (La Scala)
Status Released
Release Information
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2014-02-14
Original Language
Runtime 02h 25m