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More2Screen's recommended programme for 2009 and 2010
JANUARY
RECORDED: OTELLO - Salzburg Festival. Composed by Verdi. Running time: 2 hours 22 minutes
Based on the tragedy by Shakespeare, Otello is a tragic and psychological feast with two international rising stars as Otello and Desdemona. For more information - Click Here
LIVE: SALOME - Bologna, January 19th 2010 Composed by Strauss. Running time TBC
FEBRUARY
RECORDED: ROMEO ET JULIETTE, - Salzburg Festival. Composed by Gounod. Running time 2 hours 35 minutes
Romeo et Juliette is one of the most famous tragedies in opera literature. For more information - Click Here
RECORDED: COSI FAN TUTTE - Salzburg Festival 2009. Composed by Mozart **AVAILABLE AFTER NOVEMBER 16th** Running time: TBC
Taking the theme of 'Fiance-swapping', the story follows two soldiers, who each try to woo each others beloved, with surprising outcomes. For more information - Click Here
MARCHRECORDED: LA RONDINE -Teatro la Fenice. Composed by Puccini. Running time: 1 hour 46 minutes
Follows the romantic story of the courtesan Magda de Civry. For more information - Click Here
RECORDED: CARMEN - Teatro alla Scala, Composed by Bizet. Running time 3 hours 45 minutes.
The world famous Carmen, the story of the fiery gypsy, opened the La Scala season in January.
RECORDED: IL TROVATORE - Gran Teatre del Liceu - Composed Verdi. Running time 2 hours 40 minutes
One of the most played operas, following the story of a troubadour. More information coming.
APRIL
RECORDED: SWAN LAKE, Mariinsky theatre. Composed by Tchaikovsky. Running time: 2 hours 8 minutes
The famous story of the prince falling in love with the bewitched swan princess is brought to life by the renowed Mariinsky Ballet Company.
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LIVE: DIE ENTFUHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL, Teatro del Liceu. 21st April 2010. Composed by Mozart. Running time: 3 hours 20 minutes
The plot concerns the attempt of the hero Belmonte, assisted by his servant Pedrillo, to rescue his beloved from the seraglio of the Pasha Selim. More information coming.
LIVE: SIMON BOCCANEGRA, Teatro alla Scala 29th April 2010, Composed by Verdi. Running time TBC
MAY
LIVE: DAS RHEINGOLD, Teatro alla Scala, 26th May 2010, Composed by Wagner. Running time tbc
JUNE
RECORDED: STRAVINSKY AND THE BALLET RUSSES, Mariinsky Theatre, Composed by Stravinsky. Running time 1 hr 45 minutes
RECORDED: BENVENUTO CELLINI, Salzburg Festival, Composed by Berlioz. Running time 2hr 44 minutes.
RECORDED: I PURITANI - Teatro Comunale, Bologna. Composed by Bellini. Running Time: 2 hours 53 minutes
Set in England in 1690 during the English Civil War, the theme of love, mistaken identity and revenge take place between the dynamic characters. For more information
JULY
LIVE: PIKOVAYA DAMA, Teatro del Liceu, 1st July 2010. Composed by Tchaikovsky. Running time 3 hours 45 minutes
The tragic destiny of the male protagonist - a compulsive gambler whose passion drives him to sacrifice his love, to commit murder and ultimately to die. More information coming.
