La Scala Di Seta

Rossini's farcical one-act opera is given a splendidly humorous production, as the secret marriage of Giulia (Carmen Lavani) to Dorvil (Ernesto Palacio) necessitates the usage of disguises, bewildering confusions, and a frequently dropped silken ladder the groom uses to ascend to his beloved during clandestine rendezvous. This staging recorded in Switzerland also features Tullio Pane and Mario Chiappi in the cast. 103 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Italian Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English. In Italian with English subtitles.