Giancarlo del Monaco’s one million euro cinematic production of Puccini’s popular masterpiece takes its place among the great interpretations of modern times. Jesús Lopez Cobos directs an outstanding cast, led by Inva Mula and Aquiles Machado as Mimi and Rodolfo, in a landmark recording filmed with high definition cameras and in true surround sound.

Inva Mula, Aquiles Machado, Laura Giordano, Fabio Maria Capitanucci, David Menéndez, Felipe Bou, Gonzalo Fernández De Terán, Juan Tomás Martínez, Alfredo Mariotti
Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real (Madrid Symphony Orchestra and Chorus) / Jesús Lopez Cobos
Stage Director Giancarlo del Monaco

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Interviews with Jesús Lopez Cobos, Giancarlo del Monaco, Inva Mula and Aquiles Machado

Reviews
‘Enormous, captivating, awesome… a complete show…’ El Mundo

‘The Madrid Symphony Orchestra played remarkably… and the cast, in its totality, showed a great level. Aquiles Machado gives his heart to the character…’ El Pais

‘…remarkable and solid set designing by Michael Scott, applicable only to a stage such as the Teatro Real’s. The soprano Inva Mula succeeded in showing off her talent with a wide vocal register; brilliant and solid. Her diligence was as superb as the result, acclaimed for the audience. … Fabio Capitanucci brought to the Royal Theatre a vocally and physically powerful Marcelo. Del Monaco adds little details that are very well measured, which give a modern touch to the production which the audience appreciates.’ Filomusica

Awards & Accolades:
Politikien - Denmark - 5 hearts (May 2007

CAT NO: OA0961D
FORMAT: All Formats
REGIONS: All Regions
PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9
LENGTH: 149 Mins
SOUND: DTS SURROUND / LPCM STEREO
SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES/IT
RELEASED: 01/10/2006
NO OF DISCS: 2