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Giancarlo del Monaco’s cinematic production of Puccini’s popular masterpiece takes its place among the great interpretations of modern times. Jesús Lopez Cobos directs an outstanding cast, led by Inva Mula and Aquiles Machado as Mimi and Rodolfo, in a landmark recording filmed with high definition cameras and in true surround sound.
Mimì: Inva Mula
Musetta: Laura Giordano
Rodolfo: Aquiles Machado
Marcello: Fabio Maria Capitanucci
Schaunard: David Menéndez
Colline: Felipe Bou
Parpignol: Gonzalo Fernández de Terá
Benoît: Juan Tomás MartÃnez
Alcindoro: Alfredo Mariotti
Customs Seargeant: Federico Gallar
Customs Officer: Mario Villoria
Street Seller: Francisco Pardo
Chorus & Orchestra of the Teatro Real
(Madrid Symphony Orchestra & Chorus)
Conductor: Jesús Lopez Cobos
Stage Director: Giancarlo del Monaco
TV Director: Robin Lough
Recorded live at the Teatro Real, Madrid on 20th, 23rd and 25th March 2006.
Reviews
‘…remarkable and solid set designing by Michael Scott… The soprano Inva Mula succeeded in showing off her talent with a wide vocal register; brilliant and solid. Her diligence was as superb as the result, acclaimed for the audience. … Fabio Capitanucci brought to the Royal Theatre a vocally and physically powerful Marcelo. Del Monaco adds little details that are very well measured, which give a modern touch to the production which the audience appreciates.’ Filomusica
