| Label: CMAJOR Catalog: 703508 Format: DVD Dietrich Henschel, Vivica Genaux, Bernard Richter, Christina Landshamer, Maite Beaumont, Markus Schafer, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt: conductorHaydn: Il mondo della luna Gramophone DVD of the Month - January 2011
First Haydn Il Mondo della Luna (which has blissful Mozartian spirit) available on DVD and Blu-ray!
Live recording from Theatre an der Wien, 2009.
Nikolaus Harnoncourt created an interpretation in which Haydn’s work can become a veritable gem of opera literature.
Renowned actor and director Tobias Moretti relates the story as a light-footed, magical fairy tale infused with slapstick, witty details and fantasy costumes.
Bonus Interview with Harnoncourt (26 min.)
“Harnoncourt on top form” 4 star rating Financial Times Price: $66.98 |