The story of the star-crossed lovers Luisa and Rodolfo fully occupies center stage in this production from the 2007 Festival Verdi in Parma, with a minimalist decor highlighted by a simple wooden table for the heroine’s home, and an elegant sofa for the home of the noble Walter family. Franco-Italian director Denis Krief pares down the production to focus on the music and, above all, the outstanding singers. Fiorenza Cedolins heads the roster of great Verdi artists in this production.
Berlin Opera Night 2005
Each year, the traditional Festive Opera Gala combines real musical delight and the joy of charity. The gala, which is organised for the benefit of the German AIDS-Fund, has for years been one of the social highlights on the German agenda. The soloists of the 2005 Gala are Lucia Aliberti, Marcelo Álvarez, Lado Ataneli, Maria Guleghina, Michaela Kaune and Anatoli Kotscherga.