A classic story of love under the microscope is given a contemporary perspective in this performance of Mozart’s “school for lovers”. Così fan tutte is a compassionate examination of young love, full of wit and wonderful music which ensure its lasting popularity.
Jonathan Miller’s production, created for The Royal Opera, brings out the timelessness of this exploration of the human condition, and features many exquisite performances, especially Thomas Allen's unforgettable Don Alfonso.
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Ferrando: Pavol Breslik
Guglielmo: Stéphane Degout
Don Alfonso: Thomas Allen
Fiordiligi: Maria Bengtsson
Despina: Rebecca Evans
Dorabella: Jurgita Adamonyte
Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House
Conductor: Thomas Hengelbrock
Director: Jonathan Miller
Costume Designer: Sabine Lemaître, in collaboration with Jonathan Miller
Plus: Cast Gallery
Picture: 16:9
Sound: LPCM 2.0 and DTS-HD Master Audio Surround
Format: Blu-ray
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Region code: 0 (All Regions)
Duration: 178 mins
Year: 2010
'... Hengelbrock brings the vivacity for which he is famed. It’s ideal for Così fan tutte where timing and clarity are important. Excellent balance - the harpsichord continuo especially vivid'. Opera Today
'Thomas Allen's Alfonso and Rebecca Evans's Despina... are impeccable' The Guardian
"Add the usual excellence of the Covent Garden orchestra conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock, who coaxed the perfect balance from them between instruments and singers, and it all added up to an evening of pure joy, both for the audience at Covent Garden and those at some 200 cinemas worldwide which broadcast this live." The Express