Teatro alla Scala.Coro
12) La favorite
Publisher
Dynamic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Français
Description
Composed for the Paris Opéra, the romantic but ultimately tragic narrative of Donizetti's grand opera La Favorite is set amidst the Moorish invasions of Spain and the power struggles between religion and the state in the 14th century. The novice Fernand abandons his monastery having fallen in love with the noble Léonor, not knowing that she is the King's mistress and favorite. Drawing on traditions established by Rossini and Meyerbeer, La Favorite...
Publisher
Belvedere
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
Français
Description
"Juan Diego Flórez dazzled audiences and critics alike when he played the virtuoso role of Orphée in La Scala's first ever staging of Gluck's opera in its French version: 'Juan Diego Flórez delivered a lesson in style, his tone is darker and his projection more self-effacing than in the past, but class is permanent. His agility and legato are utterly thrilling. The ovations were never-ending.' (Corriere della sera)."