Francesca Da Rimini (2022)
This 2021 Deutsche Oper Berlin performance is directed by Christof Loy and stars soprano Sara Jakubiak in the title role. Riccardo Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini is a four-act opera set during the Renaissance period. The plot concerns an arranged marriage between Francesca and Giovanni, also known as Gianciotto, who is impersonated by his handsome brother Paolo, and with whom Francesca falls passionately in love.
Director: Christof Loy
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Sara Jakubiak as Francesca |
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Jonathan Tetelman as Paolo il Bello |
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Ivan Inverardi as Giovanni lo Sciancato |
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Charles Workman as Malatestino dall'Occhio |
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Alexandra Hutton as Samaritana |
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Samuel Dale Johnson as Ostasio |
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Meechot Marrero as Biancofiore |
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Mané Galoyan as Garsenda |
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Arianna Manganello as Altichiara |
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Karis Tucker as Adonella |
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Amira Elmadfa as Smaragdi |
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Andrew Dickinson as Ser Toldo Berardengo |
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Dean Murphy as Il giullare |
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Patrick Cook as Il balestriere |
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Thomas Lehman as Il torrigiano |
| Directing | Christof Loy | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Klaus Bruns | Costume Design |
| Lighting | Olaf Winter | Lighting Design |
| Art | Johannes Leiacker | Set Designer |
| Writing | Tito Ricordi | Writer |
| Writing | Gabriele D'Annunzio | Writer |
| Sound | Riccardo Zandonai | Music |