Verdi: La Traviata (Arthaus: 101587)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
With this production of La Traviata, director Peter Konwitschny achieved a resounding success and Marlis Petersen made a sensational debut in the title role. The first ever production of La Traviata by Peter Konwitschny of Graz Opera is a highly-focused, intelligent reading of the music that was widely acclaimed by audiences. With a reduced stage set and daring cuts in the score, the production concentrates on the tragic story of the courtesan Violetta. Soprano Marlis Petersen (2010 Singer of the Year in Germany) is superb in the title role.

REVIEW
The performance he gets out of Petersen is little short of extraordinary in its veracity and beauty. **** --Guardian,09/12/11

Marlis Petersen is wonderful. She has a phenomenal vocal range, and she acts electrifying. Both the Blu-ray and the DVD are excellent. Performance**** Picture & Sound***** Extras**** --BBC Music Magazine,Mar'12

I suspect this is an issue that will appeal to fans of Konwitschny, rather than Verdians, but Petersen almost wins me over to the director's fresh, but quirky ideas. --IRR,Mar'12

Tecwyn Evans conducts with great rhythmic acuity and finds pace and tension without rushing or becoming unduly loud. An outstanding issue. --Gramophone,Apr'12

Actors: Marlis Petersen, Kristina Antonie Fehrs, Marlis Petersen, Kristina Antonie Fehrs, Fran Lubahn, James Rutherford, Giuseppe Varano

Audio Languages: Italian

Duration: 110 minutes

Number of Discs: 1

Subtitle Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean

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