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Fly, thought, on golden wings

Thomas Hampson
Orchestra of the Age of Englightenment
Richard Armstrong

This documentary follows the varied and exciting life of Giuseppe Verdi, Italy’s most admired and best known composer, creator of masterpieces such as Nabucco, Aida and the world most famous Requiem Mass. The program is hosted by Thomas Hampson, the eloquent and world famous baritone and includes four Verdi arias sung by Thomas Hampson. The documentary was shot on important location of Verdi’s life in Italy and France. A film by Felix Breisach. Written by Peter Beringer and Felix Breisach.

Repertoire

Guiseppe Verdi: I due Foscari “O vecchio cor, che batti” · Macbeth “Pietà, rispetto, amore” Il Trovatore “Tout est désert … Son regard“· La Traviata „Di Provenza il mar“

Facts DVD

Item number
2051048
UPC number
880242510488
Region code
0
Picture format
NTSC 16:9
Sound format
PCM Stereo
Release
Total running time
60 mins
Subtitles
English, German. French
Booklet notes
English, French, German
Recording
2001