Attila

Attila
NR 2 hr 20 minMusic
In celebration of Verdis anniversary year the Mariinsky label presents a highdefinition video recording of Verdis Attila led by maestro Valery Gergiev produced by Arturo Gama and featuring acclaimed Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role A twotime GRAMMY Award winner for his Verdi readings Abdrazakov has quickly established himself as one of operas most soughtafter basses Since making his La Scala debut in 2001 at only 25 the Russian singer has become a mainstay at leading houses worldwide Filmed in the Mariinsky Opera House the DVD includes a stunning picture gallery of scenes from the performance As is the case with many of Verdis operas Attila is imbued with the spirit of Risorgimento the national liberation movement of the Italian people against foreign rule and for the unification of Italy Looking ahead Atilla is the first of four opera DVDs that are planned for release on the Mariinsky label in 2013
DirectorArturo Gama
WritersFrancesco Maria PiaveTemistocle Solera

Movie Details

Original Language:Italian
Production Companies:Marinsky