NEW YEAR'S CONCERT 2004 FROM THE REOPENED TEATRO LA FENICE (PAL)

Stefania Bonfadelli, Roberto Aronica,
Greta Hodgkinson, Roberto Bolle

Orchestra of La Teatro La Fenice, Lorin Maazel

Director: Patrizia Carmine

Picture Format: 4:3
Sound Format: LPCM stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Running Time: 59 Mins
Region Code: PAL All
Booklet Languages: GB, F, D
Recording Date: 1 January 2004
Cat no.: DV-NYC4V

"To Venetians and opera lovers throughout the world, the 18th century theatre represents the soul of this unique lagoon city, and its resurrection from the ashes was cause for celebration across Italy." The Guardian

When a fire destroyed La Fenice in 1996, the sense of loss was felt around the world, far beyond arts and music circles, and many countries rallied to assist in its restoration to its former splendour. La Fenice literally means 'phoenix', and when it finally rose from the ashes again in 2003, its rebirth was celebrated with a series of concerts. One of the highlights was the 2004 New Year's Concert. A glorious programme of famous opera choruses and arias, ballet scenes and orchestral music greeted the New Year from the new theatre. Led by conductor Lorin Maazel, a star-studded cast of singers and dancers made this gala concert an unforgettable night that can now be enjoyed on DVD. Among the performers were Italian soprano Stefania Bonfadelli and Italian tenor Roberto Aronica who have recently risen to international fame on opera stages throughout the world. Adding to the glamour of the event were ballet stars Greta Hodgkinson and Roberto Bolle - two breathtakingly beautiful, amazingly flawless dancers.

Repertoire:
Mascagni Cavalleria rusticana - Symphonic Interlude
Rossini La gazza ladra - Sinfonia, Overture
Ponchenelli La Gioconda - Danse of the Hours
Verdi Otello - Ballet Music; La Traviata - Prelude to Act III; Aida - Danse of the Little Moorish Slaves & Ballet
Rossini Il Barbiere di Siviglia - Overture
Verdi Nabucco - "Va pensiero"; La Traviata: "Libiamo, ne' lieti calici"