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Verdi - I Due Foscari / Bruson, Roark-Strummer, Cupido, Roni, Gavazzeni, La Scala Opera

Linda Roark-Strummer (Actor), Renato Bruson (Actor) Rated:
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3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Renato Bruson takes the role of the Venetian Doge - Francesco Foscari - in Verdi's dark, three-act tragedy based on a drama by Lord Byron set in 15th century Venice. Gianandrea Gavazzeni directs the 1988 La Scala production of a work that is hailed among the best of Verdi's early operas, and that led him to a career of operatic immortality.
Cast
Renato Bruson (Francesco Foscari)
Alberto Cupido (Jacopo Foscari)
Linda Roark-Strummer (Lucrezia Contarini)
Orchestra & Chorus of La Scala; Gianandrea Gavazzeni

Production
Company: Teatro alla Scala

Disc Information
Catalogue Number: OALS3007D
Date of Performance: 1988
Running Time: 115 minutes
Sound: Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Subtitles: EN
Label: Opus Arte

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.8 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, NTSC, Multiple Formats, Widescreen, Classical
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2004
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Linda Roark-Strummer, Renato Bruson, Alberto Cupido, Luigi Roni, Gianandrea Gavazzeni
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ Italian
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Italian (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Opus Arte
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0002TTTGU
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
22 global ratings

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Richard
4.0 out of 5 stars A preview for Boccanegra
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2004
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Who could have imagined the sheer luxury of having not one but two Foscari to choose from on DVD so soon into the medium's life? First we had an adequate performance from Naples which has now been replaced by Renato Bruson, Gardelli and La Scala. Foscari is not top drawer Verdi. Even he acknowledged that. First of all nothing much happens. At the beginning the son is seeking to have his banishment revoked. That does not happen. He is banished again. And his father loses his power as Doge and dies. That's it for a plot. Not much. Ah, but then there is the music and the relationships. Verdi gives us much to appreciate in spite of the lack of action. Only Bruson and Gardelli are known qualities here but the rest of the cast are more than adequate. If you like Verdi beyond the standard rep check this out.
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Q. Walder
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent production of this opera
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2016
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An excellent production of this opera. The singing and performances simply put me to tears. The staging, lighting and costumes design are simple. dark and stern that suits this tragedy very well. Bruson came up with another solid, subtle performance.
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G. Hungerford
2.0 out of 5 stars Only buy, if you need to fill your collection of early Verdi
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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I don’t understand the director’s obsession, with stair steps, which appear, s the predominant scenery, in every scene, including inside the jail cell of Jacopo Foscari. Whoever heard of a jail cell, with stairs? The rest of the scenery, if one can call it that, was minimal but workable.
Much of the costuming, while trying to be traditional, seemed more appropriate to Egypt, during the age of the Pharoahs, than to Venice of the 1400s.
Almost no one was up to his/her potential vocal quality, in this performance. It seemed like most of them were simply there, to stand and deliver as bland a performance as possible. The one exception was Renato Bruson (as the Doge), who was senior, to the rest of the cast, by as much as two decades.
A keeper? Yes, only if you want a full collection of Verdi’s early operas, of which there are not many performances. If not, take a pass, on this one, then hope for a better one, in the future.
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Jules & Claudia
4.0 out of 5 stars Quality Singing, Meager Staging
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2012
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I just saw the LA Opera's production of this rare Verdi opera starring Placido Domingo and while the LA Opera's production design and costumes are far superior to this 80's La Scala production, the voices in this video are far superior. Renato Bruson does great early-Verdi. I have La Scala's production of Nabucco with him and he never disappoints.

The production design on this stage is very sparse and makes it hard to get into this already obscure opera, but if you love Verdi and the challenges he gives his sopranos as well as the seamless way in which he goes from a duetto to a terzetto to a quartet, this production demonstrates it effortlessly. Bruson definitely steals the show in the finale.

To his credit, Placido does the same in the LA Opera's production but he definitely tires faster in his old age. His theatricality, however, is matchless! One hopes they have a DVD of the production for the sake of the costumes and production design. The soprano and tenor, however, leave much to be desired. Alas! A great age of operatic voices has ended.
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Charles W. Long
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it more than Boccanegra
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2005
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Bruson is dependably great and did his magic here. But the tenor, Alberto Cupido was also remarkably good. True, the opera is a slow starter and there isn't a lot of action in it, but it contains some great music. This recording is my first exposure to this opera. It's clearly not Verdi's greatest work, but even so it is a very fine opera.
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JRM dit Jolicoeur
5.0 out of 5 stars Great middle period Verdi Opera...a must have
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2015
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I love this opera and always did since Carreras sand Jacopo in the early 80's Great tragic story and somewhat reserved production. Excellent interpretation from the complete cast.
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amateur historian
4.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent music for a grim tragedy
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2010
I Due Foscari is one of Verdi's grimmest tragedies. It starts gloomy and only gets gloomier. The music is glorious, but there are no "hit tunes." Renato Bruson sings and acts the role of the Doge Francesco Foscari to perfection. His voice and body language convey all of the conflicting feelings of his complex character. Luigi Roni sings his few lines as the doge's nemesis very well. Alberto Cupido sings the role of the doge's ne'er-do-well son Jacopo beautifully and acts the part tolerably well. Linda Roark-Strummer sings the role of Lucrezia beautifully, but her acting is overwrought. She is also badly made-up. The sets and costumes are chillingly effective. The orchestra supports the singers magnificently. I have watched this DVD twice and will watch it again, but my wife can't stand the unrelievedly gloomy plot.
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Domingo Warner
5.0 out of 5 stars early Verdi most psychological masterpiece
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2011
First of all, i am mystified when some people believe that "HAPPEN" is physical action,and that if in an opera there is no action, nothing happens.This opera is the best example of this, there is no action in the traditional sense, because almost all the action is in the minds of the characters, what makes it difficult to appreciate if you do not know the language,and even knowing it,if you like physical action.But if you truly like to know an early masterpiece of study of the human psyche this opera must be truly be heard.It reminded me of Beatrice di Tenda, another unjustly neglected masterpiece forgotten because in the traditional sense little happened on it.There is no worst deaf than the one that does not want to hear.And i believe that if you REALLY know how to hear opera,and know the language, you truly will see that this opera, different from Oberto,Nabucco,I Lombardi and Ernani, is just as good if not better for the reasons above cited.Regarding the performers i have nothing but praise for them, particularly the soprano Linda Roark-Strummer, whose opening lines reminded me of Maria Vitale, in the recording of this opera with Bergonzi,Guelfi and Giulini in 1951.But what i liked most was the vitality of the conduction of Maestro Gavazzeni.Summing it up, this opera is not for everyone,only for those who know how to appreciate it..By the way,it is based in real facts.That is why, being written by the Venetian Piave was created in Roma, because of censure to not offend the Foscari still living in Venice in the time of its creation.
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KC
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it to see and hear Linda Roark-Strummer alone!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2018
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This is a really super performance. There are no weak links at all and fantastic to have a cast that is not the usual superstar opera set (omitting Bryson). The real pleasure is to discover Linda Roark-Strummer. She has a very powerful voice and is a wonderful Lucretia. Renato Bruson is very fine and Alberto Cupido is a satisfactory Jacapo. The set and costumes are first class. I love this opera in this performance.
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Alan Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2015
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Good production and quality recording
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