Bellini I Puritani

The context is England's Civil War between the Roundheads (the Parliamentarians, or Puritans of the title) and the Cavaliers (Royalists). A love triangle between Arturo (a Puritan), Riccardo (a Royalist) and the beautiful Elvira results in a drama of escapes, disguises and captures, during which Elvira loses her reason, before a final pardon restores her senses and unites her with her beloved Arturo. The lead tenor role is notoriously difficult and Juan Diego Flórez shows no strain or difficulty throughout the role. Opera fans will undoubtedly be impressed with the overall production and the tenor's performance in particular.

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Duration:

174 minutes

Year:

2009

Director:

Pier' Alli

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Company:

Decca

Cast:
Juan Diego Flórez

Lord Arturo Talbo

Nino Machaidze

Elvira

Ildebrando d'Arcangelo

Sir Giorgio Valton

Ugo Guagliardo

Lord Gualtiero Valton

Gabriele Viviani

Sir Riccardo Forth

Crew:
Pier' Alli

Director

Vincenzo Bellini

Compositors

Andrea Bevilacqua

Director