| Simon Boccanegra returned to its original location this month when the Teatro Carlo Felice staged it in Genoa...of the Genoese hero, portraying the inner development of the man between youth and maturity...The production, a revival from 1992, was directed by Pier'Alli. The sets represented the city of Genoa in the 13th century, evoked by projections and transparencies. The impressive council scene featured a giant reproduction of the medieval city on a transparency behind Boccanegra�s seat; for the final curse on Paolo, the chorus were placed in front of the stage on a lower level, bringing them closer to the audience. Conductor Nicola Luisotti led the orchestra with sensitivity to the action and a very interesting choice of tempi, whilst the chorus, usually not the Teatro Carlo Felice�s strongest asset, sounded unusually well-prepared and contributed strongly to the successful performance./ Review |
