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Concerto Italiano
Description:
The Zurich Ballet & Christian Spouk's three masterpieces are now available in a boxed set! Verdi's "Requiem" was composed as a memorial to the great Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni. Although it is in the form of religious music, it is a piece of music with the flamboyant musicality of Verdi, who excelled at dramatic operas, and has remained popular even up to the present day. However, at the time of its premiere, there was a reaction that such dramatic expression was "not appropriate for a church," and this video shows a stage performance that seems to have taken the opposite side of such opinions. The orchestra, chorus, and ballet of the opera house all came together to perform this outstanding performance. It is a comprehensive work of art made possible only by the Zurich Opera. Choreographed and directed by Christian Spck, the monotone costumes and effective lighting beautifully express Verdi's outstanding descriptive power through music. The ballet dancers' movements, as well as the placement of the singers, follow the music naturally, making this a must-see production. The conductor is Fabio Luisi.The collaboration of high musicality and visual effects is a performance that only Luigi, who has established a firm position as an opera conductor, can deliver. (1/2) King International
