Monteverdi - L'Orfeo
 | Directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle Starring: Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Philippe Huttenlocher, Trudeliese Schmidt, Dietlinde Turban, Francisco Araiza Deutsche Grammophon, 1978, DVD |
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Title: Monteverdi - L'Orfeo
Sales Rank: 18135 in Music
Actor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Philippe Huttenlocher, Trudeliese Schmidt, Dietlinde Turban, Francisco Araiza
Director: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Studio: Deutsche Grammophon, 2007-03-13, Theatrical Release: 1978
Format: Classical, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Acpect Ratio 1.33:1
Languages: Italian (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Italian (Published)
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Running Time: 102 minutes
Package Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches, 0.18 pounds
- Opulent, Raggedy, Outdated
- When it was staged in 1975, Harnoncourt & Ponelle's production of Monteverdi's 1607 opera L'Orfeo was a revolutionary triumph of the "Early Music" movement, the harbinger of massive changes in the whole environment of classical music that have blessedly occurred since. I wasn't there for opening night, but I heard of the event and applauded vigorously. Nikolaus Harnoncourt has the stature of an Apostle… More reviews
- Excelent Version of the Orfeo from Monteverdi
- This version is one of the best orfeos i've ever seen. The scenery and vestuary are gorgeous and the singers are fabulous. Fernando Arauza is marvelous. More reviews
- Wonderful Performance
- I also own the performance staged at the Liceu de Barcelona, and was able to compare it to Harnoncourt's version. What I like more about this last one (Harnoncourt) is the quality of the singers and that they are better actors, especially in the dramatic moments. The staging is impressive, although I like the Barcelona one better because it makes me feel that this… More reviews
- Still the best of the lot
- The long-awaiting DVD of this production is out, and it is fabulous. As one could expect from DGG, the sound and visuals are first-rate. If you have to choose only one recording of this great opera, this is the one to get (I have them all, I think). The costumes are sets are terrific and authentic- probably better than authentic. One gets… More reviews
- At last available on DVD. Well worth the wait.
- Monteverdi's L'Orfeo was first performed in 1607, which makes it one of the first operas ever written.
Staging such an antique work is a challenge, since the social environment in which it was first performed has long vanished, and our knowledge of it is imperfect, at best.
There are many temptations for a director of such a piece, including 'modern dress', high camp,… More reviews
