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Mozart's Mitridate: "Al destin, che la minaccia"

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Aspassia's first aria from Mozart's first opera seria "Mitridate, re di Ponto". Yvonne Kenny in the role of Greek princess Aspasia, the young betrothed of the king of Pontus. The Concentus Musicus Wien is conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt. An excerpt from a film of Jean-Pierre Ponnelle (1986), available on DVD.

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  • This is actually his fifth opera...

  • Yes, but probably the first that can be called opera seria.

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  • Search for the famous picture of Raaff as Idomeneo, the skirt is there. Actually I would say that the costumes here are pretty tame compared to some of the opera seria costumes from that period.

  • I love the dress! And I love Kenny!

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  • Does anyone have the English translation for this? I'm not finding one online...

  • Mozart wrote this when she was 14 .. I sometimes wonder if he really is the greatest, and when I hear things like that I can only reply: "YES!"

  • Intergalactic Awards:

    Best Opera Film - Mitridate, re di Ponto

    Best Director - Jean-Pierre Ponnelle

    Best Aspasia - Yvonne Kenny

    Best Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

  • @idaspe

    Agreed!

  • Tout au long de ce film opéra Yvonne Kenny est MAGNIFIQUE

    Les sentiments et les émotions s'entendent dans sa voix et se lisent sur son visage

    Des soprani comme Yvonne Kenny on en redemande

    Et il n'y en a pas beaucoup

  • This just does nothing for me. There is no passion at all. Nice set and costumes.

  • @jaason53 This is not an opera, and you will agree with me: THIS IS A MIRACLE!!! :o)

  • @Thrax1982 The concept for the embroidered panel of her costume is most possibly inspired by the work of English artist Mary Delany, who is also re-known for her paper mosaics, some of which can be viewed at The British Museum in London. The black background would have been totally avant-garde at the time and stood out elegantly. I have seen the original panels of Mrs.Delany's dress and they are botanical madness.

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