Monteverdi: Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (2021) [Blu-ray]

"Возвращение Улисса на родину" — опера в пяти действиях с прологом Клаудио Монтеверди на либретто Джакомо Бадоаро и сюжет из второй части "Одиссеи" Гомера. Была впервые исполнена в театре Санти-Джованни-э-Паоло в Венеции во время карнавального сезона 1639—1640 года.

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, 2021 Production

A pioneer in the development of opera, Claudio Monteverdi took vocal music beyond Renaissance polyphony into an era in which genuine feelings and emotions could be expressed. Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria is part of a late flowering in Monteverdi’s illustrious career, and is considered the most profoundly tender and moving of his operas. Its hero Ulysses is forced to undergo cruel tests, hardships, treachery and deception before he can be reunited with his beloved queen Penelope and recover his kingdom. This acclaimed production is conducted by renowned early music specialist Ottavio Dantone, who considers Il ritorno di Ulisse in patria to be ‘the most beautiful opera ever written’.

Recorded at the Teatro della Pergola, 28 and 30 June 2021