Bellini I Puritani (2009)
The context is England's Civil War between the Roundheads (the Parliamentarians, or Puritans of the title) and the Cavaliers (Royalists). A love triangle between Arturo (a Puritan), Riccardo (a Royalist) and the beautiful Elvira results in a drama of escapes, disguises and captures, during which Elvira loses her reason, before a final pardon restores her senses and unites her with her beloved Arturo. The lead tenor role is notoriously difficult and Juan Diego Flórez shows no strain or difficulty throughout the role. Opera fans will undoubtedly be impressed with the overall production and the tenor's performance in particular.
Directors: Pier' Alli, Andrea Bevilacqua.
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Juan Diego Flórez as Lord Arturo Talbo |
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Nino Machaidze as Elvira |
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Ildebrando d'Arcangelo as Sir Giorgio Valton |
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Ugo Guagliardo as Lord Gualtiero Valton |
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Gabriele Viviani as Sir Riccardo Forth |
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Gianluca Floris as Sir Bruno Roberton |
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Nadia Pirazzini as Enrichettta di Francia |
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Michele Mariotti as Conductor |
| Directing | Pier' Alli | Director |
| Directing | Andrea Bevilacqua | Director |
| Sound | Vincenzo Bellini | Original Music Composer |
