Gianni Schicchi: "E' lui!" (Levine)

[tmwysong]

I still don't understand the television at the foot of Buoso's bed. What is the setting supposed to be in this performance?

[thesafekind]

@tmwysong I believe it's supposed to be Italy in the post-WWII period -- it looks a lot like an Italian film comedy of the '50s.

[SageFlores]

@thesafekind

Actually the score says its set in 1259, But I do believe it works best in this period.

[Detectivefiction]

@tmwysong It's supposed to be set in a medieval-era house, but in the 1950's.

[Elgati07]

está un poco pasada de edad la Mykyntenko podria ser la madre de Lauretta

[alfonso1clarinet]

@Elgati07: si pero tiene una voz muy linda y juvenil, ¿no crees?

[Ted10038]

This is definately a great performance. Very funny. Very musical. Very human. Very true.

And as to being "gringo", Desotavento, sorry, but I couldn't disagree more.

On stage are 4 Italians (2 in the major roles), 4 Americans and a Polish soprano.

The attention to detail is astounding.

And, most important: it's FUNNY!

[elkatemendelaopera]

Totally agreed. Great production, great singers, and great conductor!

[desotavento]

sorry sound

[desotavento]

mere less, the soun is very gringo

[wippocarter]

What does "gringo" sound mean?

[kazimierzmichalkiwic]

great performance