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Il Trovatore (2010)

This recording of "Il Trovatore" was held in Parma in 2010. The production is minimalistic. The scenario reminds, vaguely, the lunar surface. In the background, in several scenes, there is a huge full moon, sometimes white, sometimes red - the effect is beautiful and suitable for the nocturnal atmosphere of this opera. Few objects in the scene, including a big horse and giant candles. The costume indicates, directly, who is who: soldiers, nuns, gypsies. Regarding the musical aspects: excellent participation of choir and orchestra. The conductor is the seasoned Yuri Temirkanov. He keeps the orchestra under control (though there is one or two moments of disagreement with the singers), with some pleasant surprises.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Marcelo ÁlvarezMarcelo ÁlvarezManrico
  • Photo of Teresa RomanoTeresa RomanoLeonora
  • Photo of Claudio SguraClaudio SguraIl Conte di Luna
  • Photo of Mzia NioradzeMzia NioradzeAzucena
  • Photo of Dejan VatchkovDejan VatchkovFerrando
  • Photo of Cristina GiannelliCristina GiannelliInes
  • Photo of Roberto Jachini VirgiliRoberto Jachini VirgiliRuiz
  • Photo of Yuri TemirkanovYuri TemirkanovConductor

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