The opera where everyone betrays everyone and the set design slaps harder than the drama.
American soprano Deborah Voigt takes the lead role in this production of Ponchielli's opera recorded live at Barcelona's Gran Teatre Del Liceu in 2005. With stage direction by Pier Luigi Pizzi, performers incude Elisabetta Fiorillo, Carlo Colombara, Ewa Podles and Carlo Guelfi, while Daniele Callegari conducts the Orchestra and Chorus.
Acting
Deborah Voigt's devastating final act transformation.
Production
Pizzi's minimalist gothic sets that let the voices explode.
Direction
Callegari conducts with relentless, doom-laden momentum.
Director
Pier Luigi Pizzi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Dance of the Hours' from Act III became a pop culture phenomenon through Disney's Fantasia, though most audiences have no idea it comes from this dark Venetian tragedy.
Voigt reportedly struggled with the role's dramatic weight early in her career; this 2005 performance represents her definitive reclaiming of Gioconda after years away from the part.
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