Donizetti La Favorite (2015)

Donizetti La Favorite (2015)

A Worthy Performance of an Operatic Gem 2015-03-31 United Kingdom 184 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Synopsis by theflixtor - One of the composer's most beguiling scores, La Favorite is Gaetano Donizetti's La favorita in it's original French form; a tale of love and war that represents a glorious mix of Italian bel canto and 19th c. grand opera. Vincent Boussard's arresting Toulouse production does full justice to this newly renewed masterpiece. Three international principals take on the work's demanding roles: Chinese tenor Yijie Shi is a 'revelation' as Fernand, the rich-toned, authoritative French baritone Ludovic Tezier as King Alphonse XI and lauded American mezzo Kate Aldrich - 'the Carmen of this generation' - plumbing the emotional depths of Leonor's music. Conductor and bel canto specialist Antonello Allemandi adds to the passionate proceedings onstage. Maestro Allemandi demonstrated full authority over the stage for the musically complex scenes, and in the arias and duets demonstrated his confidence in the singers by establishing ample tempos to support their soaring vocal lines.

Cast

Kate Aldrich is Leonor De Guzman
Leonor De Guzman
Yijie Shi is Fernand
Fernand
Ludovic Tézier is Alphonse XI
Alphonse XI
Alain Gabriel is Don Gaspar
Don Gaspar
Dongjin Ahn is A Lord
Antonello Allemandi is Self - Conductor
Self - Conductor