Verdi: Messa Da Requiem

[Machine Translation] Verlec is an outstanding performance by the orchestra, singers, and ballet company of the Zurich Opera. Verdi's "Requiem" was composed as a memorial to the great Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni. Although it is in the form of religious music, it is a piece that has remained popular even up to the present day because of its glamorous musicality, as Verdi excelled at dramatic operas. However, at the time of its premiere, some people thought that such dramatic expression was "not appropriate for a church," but this video shows a stage performance that seems to have taken advantage of such opinions. The orchestra, chorus, and ballet of the opera house all came together to present a spectacular performance. It is a comprehensive work of art made possible only by the Zurich Opera. The choreography and direction by Christian Spuck, artistic director of the Zurich Ballet, beautifully expresses Verdi's outstanding descriptive power of music with monotone costumes and effective lighting. The ballet dancers' movements, as well as the placement of the singers, follow the music naturally, making this a must-see production. The conductor is Fabio Luisi. The collaboration of high musicality and visual effects is a performance that only Luisi, who has established a firm position as an opera conductor, can deliver. Imported with Japanese obi and commentary.

チューリッヒ歌劇場所属のオケ、歌手、バレエ団の総力を結集した圧巻のヴェルレク。イタリアの文豪アレッサンドロ・マンゾーニの追悼のために作曲されたヴェルディの「レクイエム」。宗教音楽の形態をとってはいるものの、ドラマティック・オペラを得意としたヴェルディならではの、華やかさを備えた音楽性で現代まで根強い人気を誇る楽曲。しかし、初演時はそうした劇的表現が"教会に相応しくない"という反応もあったが、この映像はそうした意見を逆手にとったような舞台の上演。歌劇場所属のオーケストラ、合唱団、バレエ団が総出となり、上演された圧巻の舞台。チューリッヒ・オペラだからこそできる総合芸術といえる。チューリッヒ・バレエの芸術監督クリスティアン・シュプックによる振付・演出は、モノトーンの衣装や効果的な照明によってヴェルディの卓越した音楽による描写力を見事に表現している。バレエ・ダンサーの動きはもちろん、歌手陣の配置についても音楽に沿った自然な演出は必見。指揮はファビオ・ルイージ。高い音楽性と視覚的効果とのコラボレーションは、オペラ指揮者として確固たる地位を築いているルイージならではの演奏。輸入盤・日本語帯・解説付。