Commissioned for the coronation of Leopold II in Prague, Mozart’s last opera is a deep, humane reflection on relationships, power and forgiveness. With the composition of some of the most beautiful passages in his oeuvre, Mozart has succeeded in giving this opera seria both a noble sobriety and transparent instrumentation, to which this commanding production by the Hermann partnership does full justice on all levels. Susan Graham’s most extraordinary Sesto and Christoph Prégardien’s superb Tito set the standard for this riveting Opéra national de Paris performance, conducted by the outstanding Sylvain Cambreling.

Susan Graham, Hannah Esther Minutillo, Catherine Naglestad, Ekaterina Siurina, Roland Bracht, Christoph Prégardien
Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra national de Paris / Sylvain Cambreling
Stage Directors Ursel and Karl-Ernst Herrmann
TV Director Thomas Grimm

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A masterpiece revisited; a documentary film by Reiner E. Moritz, including interviews with Ursel and Karl-Ernst Herrmann, Sylvain Cambreling, Susan Graham, Christoph Prégardien, Hannah Ester Minutillo, Ekaterina Siurina, Catherine Naglestad & Gerard Mortier

Illustrated Synopsis & Cast Gallery

Reviews
‘An evening of overwhelming beauty.’ Le Monde

‘Everybody was taken by the warmth and the emotion in Susan Graham’s voice as well as her breathtaking acting.’ Le Figaro

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Nominated for LES VICTOIRE DE LA MUSIQUE on February 28th 2007

CAT NO: OA 0942 D
FORMAT: All Formats
REGIONS: All Regions
PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9
LENGTH: 212 Mins
SOUND: DTS SURROUND / LPCM STEREO
SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES/IT
RELEASED: 03/01/2006
NO OF DISCS: 2