Italiana in Algeri, L’

Synopsis
Two new productions by New York City Opera. Each segment includes two arias performed by singers from the productions, interspersed with discussions with the singers, directors and set designers. The singers speak about their roles, the rehearsal process and audience reactions; the directors and set designers speak about the decision to give the productions modern settings, and their interpretations of the scores. Panellists are Lauren Flanigan, Mark Delavan, Leon Major and John Conklin; the moderator is Bridget Paolucci. 1. L’ITALINIA IN ALGERIS. Opera excerpts performed by Phyllis Pancella and Kevin Glavin. MACBETH (47mins). Opera excerpts performed by Lauren Flanigan and Mark Delavan. The panellists discuss the relationship between Verdi’s MACBETH and the Shakespeare play.
Series
Works & Process at the Guggenheim Collection
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
8 Sep 1997
Duration
87 mins

Credits

Producer
Mary Sharp Cronson
Music
Giuseppe Verdi
Cast
Lauren Flanigen 
Mark Delavan 

Additional Details

Theatre company
New York City Opera
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Music
Keywords
opera; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); set design

Archive

Name

Dance Collection, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

Email
dance@nypl.org
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Phone
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Fax
212 870 1869
Address
New York Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York
NY 10023 7498

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Shakespeare, "Italiana in Algeri, L’". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67815 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)