United Kingdom / Nov 17, 2023
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Composed for the Paris Opéra, the romantic but ultimately tragic narrative of Donizetti’s grand opera La Favorite is set amidst the Moorish invasions of Spain and the power struggles between religion and the state in the 14th century. The novice Fernand abandons his monastery having fallen in love with the noble Léonor, not knowing that she is the King’s mistress and favourite. Drawing on traditions established by Rossini and Meyerbeer, La Favorite is noted for Donizetti’s innovative use of the orchestra and for some of his most renowned and enthralling arias. This acclaimed production opened the 2022 Donizetti Opera Festival in Bergamo, and is performed with its original French libretto.
Genres
Music
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Donizetti - La Favorite |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 17 novembre 2023 |
| Assistant directors | Giulia Randazzo, Valentina Carrasco |
| Lighting | Peter van Praet |
| Production design | Carles Berga, Peter van Praet, Chiara La Ferlita |
| Art direction | Carles Berga, Peter van Praet, Chiara La Ferlita |
| Set decoration | Carles Berga, Peter van Praet, Chiara La Ferlita |
| Costume design | Silvia Aymonino, Hannah Gelesz |
| Makeup | Silvia Aymonino, Hannah Gelesz |
| Hairstyling | Silvia Aymonino, Hannah Gelesz |
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