Description
Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozarts timeless opera buffa, is one of the greatest of all operatic masterpieces. It is based on Beaumarchais comedy Le Marriage de Figaro and tells the tale of the servant Figaro, who is about to marry the maid Susanna. Count Almaviva, keeping an eye on Susanna himself, tries to prevent this marriage with the help of Bortolo, the doctor, but is continually thwarted.
This exquisite production by Peter Hall, Director of the National Theatre, features a host of renowned opera singers lead by Kiri Te Kanawa as the Countess, the role that made her an international superstar. Knut Skrams charming and likeable take on the character of Figaro works very well with Cotrubas gentle Susanna. Also noteworthy is the outstanding Frederica von Stade, elebrated for her performance in the trouser role of Cherubino.
From the Glyndebourne Festical Opera 1973.
Picture Format: 4:3 Subtitles: I, D, F, GB, SP
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :DVD
Label :Arthaus Musik
Manufacturer :Arthaus Musik
MPN :101089
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :Arthaus Musik
Publisher :Arthaus Musik
UPC :807280108996
EAN :0807280108996
Price :$19.99USD
Lowest Price :$12.05USD
Customer Reviewsvon Stade
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
As Cherubion, Frederica Von Stade made tingles race up my spine when she sang Voi che sapete che cosa. This to me is what opera is about- timeless beauty, energy, and dramatic human emotion.
This is the first time I have heard Kiri Te Kanawa, she was divine. The energy and connection between The Countess and Susanna was delightful. Ileana Cotrubas as Susanna was fantastic she brought a sense of playful, mischievous fun to the role. Ileana made her character feel real for me. Her timing was perfect. She portrayed Susanna as a well rounded flesh and blood young woman- humorous, warm, loving, and loyal as well as being jealous, sneaky, and cunning when necessary. From the women you couldnt have hoped for more.
I bought a copy after I saw it. I had temporarily hooked my DVD player straight to the TV- once I pick up another optic cable and run it through the sound system the sound can only get better.
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :1
It is a pleasure listening to the voices of the "prima donnas",Te Kanawa , young VonStade and Cotrubas.The London Philarmonic under Pritchard sounds good.This is an old recording and the quality of the DVD is average but the DVD as a whole is well worth your money.
Beautifully Sung
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :3
The reviews I have read hailing Kiri Te Kanawas performance were fully justified. She has a beautiful voice which she uses to effortlessly explore the full range of Mozarts The Marriage of Figaro.
I would rate the overall sound quality a 4, considering the cast as a whole did not fully enunciate as loud as the accompanying orchestra. Other nitpicky things: The recitatives were overly fast, as if they were trying to rush through to the next song, and I thought Frederica von Stade was a bit too feminine for the part of Cherubino (yes, its a female part playing a young boy, but again, thats my opinion).
The chemistry of the duets was exceptional. I particularly enjoyed the Countess and Susanna singing the song to the air. Te Kanawa and Cotrubas sounded especially inspired. Again, the word "effortless" seems appropriate for such a beautiful performance.
The Marriage of Figaro is by far my favorite opera, and this is the third performance I have bought on DVD. Having worn out the DVD of the first performance I bought, I had to get different ones to appreciate the variations in other performances. And being resistant to change, I am always surprised when I prefer a subsequent performance to a previously viewed one. It is easy to see though, why this 30 year old performance still retains a high demand with viewers. In short, it is a welcome addition to my collection, and I highly recommend it.
Brilliant!
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :5
This DVD is a treasure. Perhaps one of the best productions ever. Terrific cast, great direction, wonderful music interpretation, great acting and singing. I am personally quite taken with some of the Met productions Ive seen, but this is right up there with them, and in some cases (Contrubas Susanna, Skrams Figaro), this production exceeds any of the Met performances Ive heard. Of course, Frederica von Stade is THE definitive Cherubino, in singing and acting, and Kiri Te Kanawa is brilliant as the Countess.
Light and Airy Version
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
I enjoy this presentation very much as it is light and airy and full of fun. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to enjoy Te Kanawa early in her career. I also love Ileana Cotrubas and Frederica von Stade. Both are excellent here. Knut Skram makes a fun Figaro.
The Glyndebourne Festival Opera is done on a small stage, making it a more personal presentation. Get it and enjoy it.
DescriptionRossini was 24 years old when in 1816 he wrote his seventeenth opera and most renowned "buffa", The Barber of Seville, in barely three weeks. The accompanying recording is from the 1988 Schwetzinger Festspiele. The production by Michael Ha
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