--- product_id: 4537969 title: "La Forza Del Destino" brand: "c major entertainment" price: "B/.67" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 21 category: "DVD" url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/4537969-la-forza-del-destino store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # La Forza Del Destino **Brand:** c major entertainment **Price:** B/.67 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** La Forza Del Destino by c major entertainment - **How much does it cost?** B/.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/4537969-la-forza-del-destino) ## Best For - c major entertainment enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted c major entertainment brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description For La forza del destino, Verdi created one of his most famous melodies, the "fate" motif that permeates the whole score. Music and action alternate in masterly fashion between large-scale crowd scenes and intimate interiority, illustrating Verdi's real theme: the manner in which fallible human beings are destroyed by a cruel fate. ## Images ![La Forza Del Destino - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fg2+9FJVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ A Powerless Force *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2013* La Forza del Destino has always been one of my favorites in the Verdi canon. Starting with Grandmother's RCA Victor 78 of E. Caruso and A. Scotti singing the Act 3 duet "Solenne in quest'ora". I've seen a dozen or more productions over the years both in America (Lyric-Chicago, Met-New York) and Europe (Rome, Verona, Naples, London). I had five versions on LP and now have four on DVD and one on Blu-ray. Needless to say the quality has varied considerably among these productions and recordings but I would say that the present Blu-ray disc is the dullest of them all. My first staged version was Renata Tebaldi and Richard Tucker (mid 50s)that brought down the house. The next was Eileen Farrell and Carlo Bergonzi that was equally successful. And then there were the many times at the Met when the reining ultra Prima Donna was Zinka Milanov and after she finished performing "Pace, pace mio dio" the noise from the audience was louder than anything you'd have heard at Yankee Stadium after a winning home run. More recently I've seen Montserrat Caballe', Jose Carreras, Leontyn Price, Leo Nucci as Don Carlo de Vargas etc. etc. I was terribly disappointed in the opening sections of the present recording until Leonara (Urmana) arrives at the Monastery (the only set in this production I liked). My interest picked up and held for all places and times where she performed. But for the rest of the times-no. Violeta Urmana has the makings of a grand old-style spinto Leonora without a hint of bel-canto. The kind of voice we need for Trovatores, Forzas, Ernanis; the old-fashioned high Italian romantic style. The Don Alvaro of Marcello Giordani is adequate; he even reminded me of Bergonzi, but he is not there yet. The Don Carlo de Vardas of Carlo Guelfi was a keen disappointment. He sounded sour and is no actor. He rushes in swearing to kill Don Alvaro but he is looking at the conductor and not at Don Alvaro. The Preziosilla of Julia Gertseva was silly; no verve or elan. She should sparkle and be a coquette. Julia acted as if presiding at a Sunday School picnic. The Padre Guardano of Scandiuzzi was well sung but he does not have the rich depth of voice of a Ghiaurov or Christoff. The orchestral score that Verdi has provided is exciting, excessive and unabashedly Italian romantic. Here they sound like they are playing a German requiem. Only Urmana was first class.Yes, I know I sound like the "old opera critic" complaining as M. Gleeson, the previous reviewer described. So be it, I stand guilty as charged. But Forza is near and dear to me. I want it done with respect.n.b. In old productions of this opera at the denouement after Leonora has been killed by her dying brother, Don Alvaro runs off and jumps off a cliff to his death. Presently he is left on stage to mourn with Padre Guardiano. Verdi was never happy with the ending of the opera even after the new revision of 1869 by Ghislanzoni. cf Budden, Julian. The Operas of Verdi, vol 2, pp 435ff ### ⭐⭐⭐ Just be aware of what to expect *by M***Y on Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016* As another reviewer implied, I think this is best viewed as an historical document.I'm not sufficiently knowledgeable about singing to rate the performances, but I see no reason to disagree with all the glowing reviews of Tebaldi's and Corelli's performances.If you are not such a huge Tebaldi or Corelli fan to buy this merely for the opportunity to see their performance on video, however, you should be aware of what to expect.First, this is very much a kinetoscope recording, and, as you might expect, very blurry. Actually, I think it is, quite often, blurrier than you might expect, probably reflecting the challenges of broadcasting from an opera house as opposed to a TV studio.The audio is mostly fairly good, but seems quite variable, generally good, and sometime very good, when Tebaldi is singing, somewhat less so for Corelli, the recording seems to capture the higher the tones better. Whenever an individual is singing along with the chorus, the quality tends to be worse, sometimes much worse, although oddly not consistently. I imagine that was harder to "mike." When only the chorus is singing, sometimes the recording sounds great.Finally, be aware this is definitely not a lavish production. The painted scenery looks like it is left over from a 19th Century production. At least that is probably less noticeable, given the black and white and blurry.The plot is, of course, ridiculous, but if you are bothered by that, you likely wouldn't be watching opera.One other note and NOTA BENE: The disk contains an interview with Tebaldi, recorded years later, as a bonus, BUT it is in Italian, and, unlike the opera, has no subtitles. The disk menu is also in Italian, but it is not hard to figure out what is what on it.Hard to decide on stars for this, so settled on three. If your main interest is in seeing these particular two singers together in a performance, then five seems appropriate, as many reviewers gave it. If your goal is a performance that is going to look good on a larger screen TV, then one star might be appropriate from that point of view. ### ⭐⭐ A miss. *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013* Unfortunately this is not Tebaldi, nor is it Price. This Leonora has a strong wobble on the high notes; the voice is rather unpleasant lacking the warmth of the 2 ladies already mentioned. The rest of the cast is serviceable. One misses a Siepi as Guardiano. On the whole a performance to be bypassed. Sorry. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/4537969-la-forza-del-destino](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/4537969-la-forza-del-destino) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*