Karita Mattila Movies
- 2008
Famed soprano Renée Fleming hosts this filmed Metropolitan Opera production of Giacomo Puccini's classic 1893 opera Manon Lescaut, starring Finnish performer Karita Mattila as the title character, and co-starring Sean Panikkar as Edmondo, Marcello Giordani as Des Grieux and Dwayne Croft as Lescaut. James Levine conducts; The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet provide added accompaniment and support. This particular film debuted on an unusual note, as one in a series of operas given mainstream, High-Definition cinema release in the United States. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Karita Mattila
Giuseppe Verdi's one prologue, three act opera featuring libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and Arrigo Boito is performed before a live audience at Florence's Teatro Comunale in this release featuring the music of the Orchestra and Chorus of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino under conductor Claudio Abbado, and starring Carlo Guelfi, Julian Konstantinov, and Karita Mattila. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Carlo Guelfi, Julian Konstantinov, (more)
Deutsche Grammophon presents this 2002 performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's beloved opera Fidelio by the Metropolitan Opera. Starring Robert Lloyd as Don Fernando and Falk Struckmann as Don Pizarro, the production features music performed by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under conductor James Levine. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
This performance of Richard Wagner's opera, Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Metropolitan Opera Chorus was conducted by James Levine. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
This video presents a performance of Verdi's classic opera Don Carlos. Set in the court of the Spanish King Phillip II, the story of lovers caught in a web of intrigue has long captivated audiences throughout the world. This well-received version of the opera, directed by Luc Bondy, is performed at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. The performance stars Roberto Alagana, Thomas Hampson, and Jose Van Dam. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1972
Celebrated Italian maestro Claudio Abbado leads two symphonic ensembles - the Wiener Philharmoniker and the Orchestra del Teatro Alla Scala - in this collection of classical performances. Featured selections include: Concerto No. 2 by Johannes Brahms, Mass in E Flat Major, D 950 by Franz Schubert, and overtures from Gioacchino Rossini's The Barber of Seville and La Cenerentola. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Karita Mattila, Marjana Lipovsek, (more)
