Verdi: Oberto - DVD

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Verdi: Oberto (OA0982D) (2007)<br /> <br /> Ildar Abdrazakov (Oberto); Evelyn Herlitzius (Leonora); Carlo Ventre (Ricardo); Marianne Cornetti (Cuniza); Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias; Yves Abel<br /> <br /> Verdi's first published opera, written in his 20s, already shows the instinctive melodic gift and heightened sense of drama which was to make him a giant among composers of grand opera. Set in 13th century Italy, Oberto was first performed at La Scala, Milan in 1839 - 54 years before his last opera was premiered there - and<br /> prepared the way for a lifetime's work which would culminate in some of the finest music ever written. Recorded with High Definition cameras and with full multi-track surround sound.<br /> <br /> "Verdi’s first opera launches the ambitious Tutto Verdi project in the capital of the Basque Country, Bilbao, supported by an international committee including Claudio Abbado, Carlo Bergonzi and Riccardo Chailly. Yves Abel achieves optimum directing, rhythmic sense and ideal control of dynamics without renouncing to the boldness of this already fascinating young Verdi. Ildar Abrazakov achieves a personal triumph...his fantastic tessitura, interpretation, vocalization, and his privileged timbre, make this young bass a precious element." (L'Opera)