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01. "Gesualdo - Shadows (Oper) (Gesamtaufnahme)"
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English (Englisch) |
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English, German, Italian (EN, GER, IT) |
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Libretto By Eva Sommestad Holten / Uk Version |
| | Description: | The conductor and composer Bo Holten has long been fascinated by Carlo Gesualdo - an Italian prince and one of the most extreme composers of the Late Renaissance, whose dramatic life and bitter fate make up the plot in Holten's and librettist Eva Sommestad Holten's 'modern baroque opera' Gesualdo - Shadows. Reflecting our own time, this is a drama of a great artist lost between outward duties and inner fragility: from a passionate youth to an old age of mysticism, violence and melancholy. Gesualdo's own madrigals, fused into the score, contribute to a thrilling universe of pain and beauty. Gesualdo Shadows takes place in three acts, each depicting a different state in Gesualdo's life, taking place in three different locations.Recorded live at The Funen Opera, Odense, on 4 November 2016.
The stage performance was a coproduction between The Funen Opera & Vocal Ensemble Musica Ficta.
CEO The Funen Opera: Marianne Klint.
Manager Musica Ficta: Christian Tobiassen.
Video production by Cubus Film
Executive producer: Uffe Borgwardt
Producer: Peter Borgwardt
Assistant producer: Pia Borgwardt
Camera: Carsten Horsted, Charlotta Miranda-Dam, Uffe Borgwardt
Editors: Peter Borgwardt, Pia Borgwardt
Audio recorded by Timbre Music
Recording producer: Preben Iwan
Editing: Mikkel Nymand
Mix and mastering: Preben Iwan
Authoring and mastering at Dicentia, Copenhagen
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Picture format: NTSC 16:9
Sound format: PCM stereo / DTS 5.0
Region code: 0 (worldwide)
Audio language: English
Subtitles: English, German, Italian
Running time: 114 mins
No. of DVDs: 1 (DVD 9)
Total playing time:1:54:00"Gesualdo - Shadows" on DVD from Dacapo presents an atmospheric and intellectually rich exploration of the life, music and legacy of Carlo Gesualdo, the late-Renaissance prince-composer famed for his intensely chromatic madrigals and the dramatic contrasts between light and darkness in his work. The film focuses on the psychological and emotional "shadows" surrounding Gesualdo's music and biography, illuminating how his radical harmonic language anticipated later musical modernism and continues to fascinate performers, musicologists and audiences today. Through a carefully composed visual style, the production links historical sources, performances of Gesualdo's works and reflective commentary into a cohesive narrative that makes this complex figure both accessible and deeply compelling.
Dacapo, known primarily as a quality-driven classical music label and publisher, stands for meticulous production standards, clear sound and high editorial integrity. Their releases often highlight sophisticated repertoire with a particular emphasis on thoughtful programming, historically informed performance and the promotion of distinctive artistic voices. With "Gesualdo - Shadows," Dacapo extends this profile into the audiovisual realm, presenting a film that respects scholarly accuracy while remaining dramatically engaging for a broad audience of classical enthusiasts and curious newcomers.
The DVD showcases leading interpreters and specialists in early and Renaissance music who have significantly contributed to the modern Gesualdo revival. Among the featured performers are distinguished vocal ensembles and soloists recognized for their refined stylistic awareness, nuanced phrasing and ability to navigate Gesualdo's extreme harmonic tensions. The director is an experienced filmmaker in the field of arts and music documentaries, known for visually sensitive works that bring complex musical subjects to life without simplifying their artistic depth. Renowned musicologists and commentators, whose research and publications on Renaissance polyphony and Gesualdo's oeuvre have become key reference points in the field, provide context and analysis. Together, these contributors combine artistic excellence with scholarly authority, making this DVD an essential document for anyone interested in Gesualdo, Renaissance music and the intersection of history, psychology and art.
"Gesualdo - Shadows" is particularly recommended for viewers who enjoy musically focused documentaries, historically informed performances and thoughtful portrait films of composers whose work challenges conventional boundaries. The DVD format offers convenient access, making it suitable for private collections, educational use in music history and analysis courses, or as a reference for performers preparing Gesualdo's works. With Dacapo's characteristic care in production and presentation, this release offers both an engaging artistic experience and a substantial introduction to one of the most enigmatic composers of the Western tradition. | | | Actors: |
Gert Henning-Jensen,Tor Lind,Hanna Kappelin,Rasmus Kure Thomsen,Guido Paevatalu,Ann-Christin We |
| | Playtime: |
114 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
2110428 |
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