Puccini’s achingly beautiful score charmingly conveys the plight of Magda (the “swallow” of the title), who unexpectedly finds true love with the handsome young Ruggero. But their idyllic life comes to a premature end as she is haunted by the fear that her checkered past will ruin his future. Opera stars Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna portray Puccini’s star-crossed lovers. Nicholas Joël’s production features elegant and sophisticated art-deco sets that contribute to the dazzling stage picture.
1h 57min
Release Date: 25.06.2014
1h 57min
Release Date 25.06.2014
Nicolas Joël directs this new production, which stars opera’s charismatic real-life duo Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna, in Puccini’s gorgeously melodic look at love. Marco Armiliato conducts. Three acts, two intermission (5 min and 30 min), length 2h 15min. Attention! The opera is in its original language, with English subtitles!
2h 15min
Release Date: 10.01.2009
2h 15min
Release Date 10.01.2009