Da Ponte & Friends

Synopsis

Da Ponte and Friends takes audiences on a journey through the life of Lorenzo Da Ponte, highlighting his pivotal role in introducing Italian opera to America. The show explores the diverse worlds Da Ponte inhabited: the court of Vienna, revolutionary Europe, and the birth of the New World. Through his collaborations with Mozart, Salieri, and others, Da Ponte’s work bridges the classical and the revolutionary, connecting the past with the present. Conceived by Claudio Orazi and Francesco Zimei, this project honors Mozart’s legacy and beyond, featuring the Carlo Felice Theatre Orchestra, conducted by Alvise Casellati, with soloists Salome Jicia (soprano), Giovanni Sala (tenor), and Levent Bakirci (baritone). Actor Giampiero Judica narrates as Da Ponte, bringing to life the librettist’s memoirs. The performance includes famous arias from operas by Da Ponte, Mozart, Salieri, Martín y Soler, and others, showcasing both beloved and rarely heard works

Additional Info

• No: A005501380000
• Composer: Da Ponte, Mozart, Salieri, Martín y Soler
• Conductor: Alvise Casellati
• Orchestra: Carlo Felice Theatre Orchestra
• Artists: Salome Jicia, Giovanni Sala, Levent Bakirci, Giampiero Judica
• Run time: 00:59:00
• Producers: Fondazione Teatro Carlo Felice, Teatro Olimpico Vicenza, Classica Italia, UNITEL
• Format: HDTV 16:9