Pia de' Tolomei
Originally released in 2005. Pia de' Tolomei is a music/documentary film. directed by Christian Gangneron. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Patrizia Ciofi, Dario Schmunck, and Andrew Schroeder
Synopsis
In recent years not only music festivals but also important opera theatres have turned their attention towards the neglected masterpieces of the lyrical repertoire. Thus also Venice's Teatro La Fenice, in a commendable effort, staged this Pia de' Tolomei by Donizetti, with some of the best singers available today for this type of repertoire. Initial response to this opera, which was performed for the first time in 1837, was ambiguous, so much so that Donizetti re-worked it as many as three times. The version here recorded is that of the critical edition recently published by Ricordi, with the tragic finale originally conceived by the composer. The listener will undoubtedly wonder, once more, at Donizetti's wealth of melodic inspiration, especially when it comes to the character of Pia, wonderfully interpreted, here, by Patrizia Ciofi.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pia de' Tolomei about?
In recent years not only music festivals but also important opera theatres have turned their attention towards the neglected masterpieces of the lyrical repertoire. Thus also Venice's Teatro La Fen...
Who directed Pia de' Tolomei?
Pia de' Tolomei was directed by Christian Gangneron.
How long is Pia de' Tolomei?
Pia de' Tolomei has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Pia de' Tolomei released?
Pia de' Tolomei was released on January 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pia de' Tolomei?
The main cast of Pia de' Tolomei includes Patrizia Ciofi, Dario Schmunck, Andrew Schroeder, Laura Polverelli, Paolo Arrivabeni.