Benvenuto Cellini [Blu-ray]

Overview

Contrary to what one might assume, this highly unusual production of Hector Berlioz's 1838 opera +Benvenuto Cellini -- about the life and exploits of the notoriously bawdy 16th century sculptor Cellini -- resists a straightforward operatic account of its subject. Instead, set designer and stage director Philipp Stölzl creates a postmodern blend of Batman-esque fantasy, Metropolis-esque futurism, and Piranesi quotes displayed amid photomontages to relay its colorful story. The production stars Burkhard Fritz as the rake, Maija Kovalevska as Teresa, and Laurent Naouri as Fieramosca, as well as Brindley Sherratt as Giacomo Balducci. Valery Gergiev conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker orchestra, while Andreas Schüller serves as chorus master for the Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/26/2011
UPC:	0730099000666
Original Release:	2007
Source:	Naxos
Sound:	[stereo, DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound]
Language:	English
Time:	2:43:00
Sales rank:	37,769

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Burkhard Fritz	Benvenuto Cellini,Primary Artist
Valery Gergiev	Primary Artist
Maija Kovalevska	Teresa,Primary Artist
Laurent Naouri	Fieramosca
Brindley Sherratt	Giacomo Balducci
Mikhail Petrenko	Pope Clemens VII
Kate Aldrich	Ascanio

Technical Credits