L’Italiana in Algeri
Live performance from the Schwetzinger Festspiele, 1987. At the age of 21, Italian composer Giacchino Rossini penned the masterful comic opera “L’Italiana in Algeri” (“The Italian Girl in Algiers”) in less than a month. The composer’s youthful exuberance comes across in this infectious 1987 performance. Though she’s known mainly for her Wagner roles, acclaimed German mezzo-soprano Doris Soffel shines in the title role of Isabella. Ralf Weikert conducts, and Mauro Pagano oversees sets and costumes.
L’Italiana in Algeri (1987)
Claus Viller
At a glance
Countries
Germany
Ratings
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8.0/10
2 votes
Rating consensus
80/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~80/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Doris Soffel
Isabella
Robert Gambill
Lindoro
Günter von Kannen
Mustafà
Enric Serra
Taddeo
Nuccia Focile
Elvira
Susan Maclean
Zulma
Rudolf Hartmann
Haly
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L’Italiana in Algeri (1987)
Claus Viller
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