The Metropolitan Opera: Puccini's La Rondine (2009)
The Metropolitan Opera: Puccini's La Rondine (2009)
Absolutely Delightful Performance
This elegant romance is the least-known work of the mature Giacomo Puccini . The story concerns a kept woman who defies convention to chase a dream of romantic love with an earnest, if naïve, young man. This Met Opera production features the dynamic soprano Angela Gheorghiu and Frenchborn tenor Roberto Alagna performing the roles of Magda and Ruggero, it blooms into its rightful place in the glorious Puccini canon. La Rondine (The Swallow) was commissioned by Vienna s Carltheater in 1913. Due to the impending outbreak of World War I, premiered in 1917, at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo with Gilda Dalla Rizza and Tito Schipa. Set in a Parisian salon, it is the story of Magda, the glamorous mistress of wealthy banker Rambaldo. Her yearning for romantic love compels her into the arms of the ardent and adoring young Ruggero.

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Cast

Angela Gheorghiu Angela Gheorghiu As: Magda
Roberto Alagna Roberto Alagna As: Ruggero
Samuel Ramey Samuel Ramey As: Rambaldo
Lisette Oropesa Lisette Oropesa As: Lisette
Marius Brenciu Marius Brenciu As: Prunier
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Storyline

This elegant romance is the least-known work of the mature Giacomo Puccini . The story concerns a kept woman who defies convention to chase a dream of romantic love with an earnest, if naïve, young man. This Met Opera production features the dynamic soprano Angela Gheorghiu and Frenchborn tenor Roberto Alagna performing the roles of Magda and Ruggero, it blooms into its rightful place in the glorious Puccini canon. La Rondine (The Swallow) was commissioned by Vienna s Carltheater in 1913. Due to the impending outbreak of World War I, premiered in 1917, at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo with Gilda Dalla Rizza and Tito Schipa. Set in a Parisian salon, it is the story of Magda, the glamorous mistress of wealthy banker Rambaldo. Her yearning for romantic love compels her into the arms of the ardent and adoring young Ruggero.


Tagline: Absolutely Delightful Performance
Certification: PG

Details

Genres: Music

Language: Italiano

Release Date: 10 January 2009

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Runtime: 114m

Company Credits

Company: EMI

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Cast

Directed By

Brian Large

Brian Large

Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Peter Gelb

Peter Gelb

General Manager

Edited By

Not currently known.

Costume and Makeup

Franca Squarciapino

Franca Squarciapino

Costume Designer

Sound

Giacomo Puccini

Giacomo Puccini

Original Music Composer

Marco Armiliato

Marco Armiliato

Conductor

James Levine

James Levine

Music Director

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

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Lighting

Duane Schuler

Duane Schuler

Lighting Design

Art Department

Nicholas Joël

Nicholas Joël

Production Design

Ezio Frigerio

Ezio Frigerio

Set Designer

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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