{"product_id":"turandot-puccini-la-scala-1985","title":"Turandot \/ Puccini: La Scala, 1983","description":"Turandot Puccini La Scala 1983 DVD VIDEO MUSIC opera Domingo Ricciarelli Maazel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Encore \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1983 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTURANDOT \/ PUCCINI: LA SCALA, 1983\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing: Dimitrova, Domingo, Ricciarelli, Rydl\u003cbr\u003eConductor: Lorin Maazel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis celebrated La Scala performance captures Puccini's final, grand opera in all its dramatic contrasts — from the icy hauteur of the princess to the ardent humanity of the other principal characters. The score moves between monumental choruses, sumptuous orchestral color, and intimate lyric moments, and here the powerhouse leads bring those extremes vividly to life. Lorin Maazel's firm, polished conducting underscores both the score's orchestral brilliance and the singers' expressivity, making this 1983 staging a notable document of late-20th-century Italian opera tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented on Encore DVD 2181, the recording is a valuable historical performance for collectors and Puccini enthusiasts. No subtitles are included, so the release is best appreciated by listeners familiar with the Italian libretto or those focused on vocal and orchestral interpretation rather than translation. Overall, this Turandot offers a stirring evening from La Scala, showcasing commanding voices and a commanding musical realization of one of opera's most dramatic works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51120268378390,"sku":"130085","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202631910514016scan_6614b888-09a7-4d4f-8e73-5411eb49536e.jpg?v=1773969637","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/turandot-puccini-la-scala-1985","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}