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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 3760115302105 Format: Classical, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen Label: Bel Air Classiques Languages: Manufacturer: Bel Air Classiques Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Bel Air Classiques Release Date: April 10, 2007 Running Time: 190 minutes Studio: Bel Air Classiques Theatrical Release Date: 2002 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - For the curious onlyThe stage on this production is almost empty and brightly lighted, including in the "In the shadows" scene (2nd Act). It almost looks like a rehearsal in a small room intended to make the singers work on their characters as much as possible before going into the full set. Regrettably, the result is not good enough and it doesn't succeed in portraying the characters to their fullest. You have to have a very good imagination, and in essence know the scene well to capture the exchange of clothes between ... Read More Rating:  - No Brainer - Buy it!Since the moment I first saw (and heard) this production, I have been waiting and searching the web for a DVD. The singing - every role - is fabulously performed. All of the actors are young, sexy and supremely talented. I was delighted with the minimally staged production as it keeps your eyes and ears where they belong anyway - on the singers and the music. Owning this DVD is a no brainer for opera lovers everywhere. It is a must buy! Rating: - An amazing performanceSince the memorable Giulini's version recorded in 1961, I had never heard a so well balanced production of Mozart's best opera. The title role is wonderfully performed by the acclaimed Swedish baritone Peter Mattei, who has revealed as one of the best gifted Dons in modern times, maybe with the exception of Thomas Hampson. The warmth of his voice and his subtleness to declaim the recitatives reminds us of Eberhard Wächter. His acting is also remarkable: he makes a diabolic Don Giovanni we can not avoid ... Read More |
