This Cologne Opera production, of one of Rossini’s most brilliant compositions, was directed by Michael Hampe and boasts a star-studded cast with Ileana Cotrubaș, Carlos Feller, David Kuebler and Alberto Rinaldi. Rossini’s opera is a perennial favourite and tells the story of a servant girl, accused of stealing a silver spoon. She is brought to trial by the Justice of the Peace, whose advances she has repulsed, and is condemned to death. Tragedy turns to comedy when, just before the execution is due to take place, it is discovered that the real thief is a magpie. Bruno Bartoletti conducts this lively and colourful production, designed by Mauro Pagano.

Cast:
- Fabrizio: Carlos Feller
- Lucia: Nucci Condò
- Giannetto: David Kuebler
- Ninetta: Ileana Cotrubaș
- Fernando: Brent Ellis
- Mayor: Alberto Rinaldi

Stage director: Michael Hampe

Live from the Oper Köln, 1987

Legendary Performances
From one of the world’s most extensive catalogues of audio-visual productions, Arthaus Musik again has chosen 10 exemplary recordings from the greatest opera houses. This third journey through the world of opera features classics
by Mozart, Gluck, Weber, Puccini and Rossini, as well as Janáček’s, Berg’s and Poulenc’s more recent operatic strokes of genius, performed by singers like Peter Schreier, Ileana Cotrubaș, Franz Grundheber, Edita Gruberová, Peter Seiffert, Inga Nielsen, Marilyn Horne or Malin Hartelius; and last but not least virtuously conducted by international stars like Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Muti, Fabio Biondi, Sir Charles Mackerras or Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Legendary Performances impressively demonstrate how diverse, imposing, and especially how alluring and delightful the world of opera is.

Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Picture Format: 4:3
Original Language: IT
Subtitles: IT, GB, DE, FR, ES
DVD 9 / NTSC
Running Time: 182 mins
FSK: 0
Region Code: 0