Marcelo Alvarez Movies
- 2008
The Teatro Regio Torino mounted this production of Francesco Cilea's 1902 opera Adriana Lecouvreur in 2008, with a cast that includes Micaela Carosi in the title role, Marcelo Álvarez as Maurizio, conte di Sassonia, Marianne Cornetti as La principessa de Bouillon and Alfonso Antoniozzi as Michonnet. The Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Regio Torino provide added accompaniment under the baton of Renato Palumbo, Nicola Rubertelli created the sets,. Luisa Spinatelli designed the costumes and Lorenzo Mariani directs for the stage. Claudio Fenoglio serves the role of chorus master. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Micaela Carosi, Marcelo Alvarez, (more)
- 2008
Giuseppi Verdi's 1859 opera Un ballo in maschera weaves the thematic threads of political conspiracy, loyalty and passion around a narrative set in 19th Century Boston. Therein lies a tale: though the work's original narrative dealt with the assassination of King Gustav of Sweden, government officials asked Verdi to transpose the setting to Massachusetts for political reasons. As mounted by the Teatro Real Madrid in 2008, this particular version stars Marcelo Álvarez as Riccardo, Violeta Urmana as Amelia, and Marco Vratogna as Renato. The Madrid Symphony Orchestra and Chorus - which serves as the resident orchestra and chorus of the Teatro Real - here provide musical accompaniment, with Jesús Lopez Cobos serving as musical director, and Mario Martone directing for the stage. Sergio Tramonti designed the sets on display here, Bruno Schwengl designed the costumes and Duncan Macfarland choreographed. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Marcelo Alvarez, Violeta Urmana, (more)
- 2006
Fiorenza Cedolins, Marcelo Alvarez and Ruggero Raimondi headline this lavish 2006 production of Giacomo Puccini's 1900 opera Tosca, mounted and performed by the Arena di Verona and directed for the stage by Hugo de Ana. The Orchestra and Chorus of the Arena di Verona, under the baton of Daniel Oren, lend added musical support. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Fiorenza Cedolins, Marcelo Alvarez, (more)
This lavish production of Giuseppe Verdi's classic opera stars Roberto Servile as Rigoleto, a royal jester. Despite his comical personality, Rigoleto is a man of strong passions, and when he discovers that the Duke (Marcelo Alvarez), a notorious womanizer, has bedded his lovely daughter Gilda (Inva Mula), he becomes powerfully enraged. Rigoleto secures the services of the hired killer Sparafucile to restore honor to his daughter's name, but his bid for revenge takes an unexpected turn. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 2004
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The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona mounted this 2004 production of Giuseppe Verdi's three-act 1851 opera Rigoletto, with a cast that includes Marcelo Álvarez as Il Duca di Mantova, Carlos Álvarez as Rigoletto, Inva Mula as Gilda, Julian Konstantinov as Sparafucile and Nino Suguladze as Maddalena. The Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Gran Teatre del Liceu provide added musical support, under the baton of Jesus-Lopez Cobos; José Luis Basso serves as chorus master. Paul Brown designed the sets and costumes; Graham Vick directs for the stage. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- 2001
For opera fans who may have missed Gilbert Deflo's lavish production when it premiered at Paris' legendary Bastille in June of 1997, this filmed version of the performance is certainly the next best thing to being there. Conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos and featuring the remarkable period costumes of William Orlando, Manon also offers actress Renee Fleming in the role that she has publicly claimed as her personal favorite. Also featuring the talents of Marcelo Alvarez, Jean-Luc Chaignaud, Alain Vernhes, and Michel Sénéchal, this performance is highlighted by the choir and orchestra of l'Opera de Paris. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Renée Fleming, Marcelo Alvarez, (more)
The Royal Opera House mounted this 2000 production of Giuseppe Verdi's seminal opera Rigoletto (1851). It stars Paolo Gavanelli, Marcelo Alvarez and Christine Schäfer; David McVicar directs for the stage, with musical support by the Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House. Edward Downes conducts and Leah Hausman choreographs. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Marcelo Alvarez, Peter Auty, (more)
