Mosè in Egitto

Synopsis

From the prestigious Rossini Festival in Pesaro comes a thought-provoking interpretation of Rossini's azione tragico-sacra "Mosè in Egitto". Topping the cast of high-caliber vocalists are Sonia Ganassi and Dmitry Korchak as two lovers drawn into the political turmoil of their time. Director Graham Vick's interpretation centers on a condemnation of all religious fundamentalism. Designed by Stuart Nunn, the set evokes a bombed-out edifice and provides a chilling setting for Rossini's haunting melodies. With the gifted Roberto Abbado on the podium, "the music is free to carry its timeless message" (La Stampa).

Additional Info

• No: A00008980
• Composer: Gioachino Rossini
• Conductor: Roberto Abbado
• Orchestra: Teatro Comunale di Bologna / Chorus: Teatro Comunale di Bologna
• Artists: Alex Esposito, Olga Senderskaya, Dmitry Korchak, Sonia Ganassi, Enea Scala, Riccardo Zanellato
• Production year: 2011
• Run time: 02:33:00
• Director: Tiziano Mancini / Graham Vick
• Producers: UNITEL and ROSSINI OPERA FESTIVAL Pesaro in co-production with CLASSICA
• Format: HDTV