Attila

Story

Synopsis

In celebration of Verdi's anniversary year, the Mariinsky label presents a high-definition video recording of Verdi's Attila, led by maestro Valery Gergiev, produced by Arturo Gama and featuring acclaimed Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role. A two-time GRAMMY Award winner for his Verdi readings, Abdrazakov has quickly established himself as one of opera's most sought-after basses. Since making his La Scala debut in 2001 at only 25, the Russian singer has become a mainstay at leading houses worldwide. Filmed in the Mariinsky Opera House, the DVD includes a stunning picture gallery of scenes from the performance. As is the case with many of Verdi's operas, Attila is imbued with the spirit of Risorgimento, the national liberation movement of the Italian people against foreign rule and for the unification of Italy. Looking ahead, Atilla is the first of four opera DVDs that are planned for release on the Mariinsky label in 2013.

Director

Arturo Gama

Writers

Temistocle Solera, Francesco Maria Piave

Language

Italian

Country

Russia

Release date

30 October 2010

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Ildar Abdrazakov

  Attila

• Vladislav Sulimsky

  Ezio

• Anna Markarova

  Odabella

• Sergei Skorokhodov

  Foresto

• Mikhail Makarov

  Uldino

• Timur Abdikeyev

  Leone

• 

  Valery Gergiev

  Conductor

• Mariinsky Orchestra