Description
Saint-Sans most successful opera, after Samson et Dalila, centers on the period of Henrys life where his political ambitions and his defiance of Rome intertwine with his rejection of Catherine of Aragon and his marriage to Anne Boleyn. Saint-Sans score makes a strong impression, especially in the jealous confrontations between the two queens. Noted director and producer Pierre Jourdan has been staging opera since 1968. In 1988, he founded the Thtre Franais de la Musique and the association Pour le Thtre Imprial in the Thtre Imprial de Compigne. Every year, he directs and produces different lyric works with the mission to rediscover the French musical and lyrical repertoire from the post-baroque to today and to restore an authentic French style to the singers and the orchestras which accompany them. These productions have been triumphantly welcomed by the public and critics alike.
Rate Points :5.0
Binding :DVD
Label :Kultur Video
Manufacturer :Kultur Video
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :Kultur Video
Publisher :Kultur Video
UPC :032031401594
EAN :9780769779850
Price :$29.99USD
Lowest Price :$16.49USD
Customer ReviewsFive Stars for Henry VIII
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :14
As a dedicated Puccini opera buff, I found myself overwhelmed by this powerful, colorful and soulful Saint-Saens Henry VIII. The broadcast wont let go. Having watched it on television several times, I have yet to tire of it, and recommend it highly to anyone who wants to broaden his or her scope of how well less well known opera can stand up to the competition. Bravo!
French Opera at its best
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :36
Henry Vll - Saint-Sans: I have had the CDs of this opera for some time now from the same production, and I was elated when I saw it had been released on DVD. Having viewed it, my opinion of this under-produced opera has strengthened. It is well cast and the settings and costumes are sumptuous to say the least. Philippe ROUILLON is a formidable Henry, in fact one could be forgiven for confusing him with the real Henry. Michle COMMAND gives a commanding performance as Catherine of Aragon (if youll pardon the pun). Her rendition of " ta bont souveraine," from Act lll, just about brought the house down.
Lucile VIGNONs light Mezzo voice gives Anne Bolyn just the right weight. Alain GABRIEL as Don Gomez has a nice light tenor voice, however a little under-powered for what the role demands. I dont know whether it was the positioning of the microphones or what, but in the ensembles the soloists tended to get lost. One really had to strain to pick them out. The production was first rate and the sound over-all was excellent even if it was only in 2 channel stereo. Permanent English subtitles to follow the plot.
The End credits and encores went nearly as long as the opera. This is a generous DVD with a total playing time of just over 200 minutes. My only gripe with Kultur DVDs is the limited information you get with them. Only a slick with the tracks on it, but, I suppose we should be grateful for that. Lets hope that this will start a revival of Henry Vllls in our opera houses. If you are seriously into French Opera, bye it, you wont be disappointed.
Outstanding production
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :14
This is an outstanding production that I seriously recommend. Saint Sains wrote many operas that are totally neglected today. Many of them had historical themes and were completelly out of fashion when Wagners "fantasy operas" ruled the opera world. Lets hope we will heare more of this brilliant composers neglected operas!
An excellent performance of a rarely heard opera
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :14
This is an opera I had never heard before with a cast I had not heard of, so I didnt konw what to expect. I purchased it because I was interested in seeing a Saint-Saens opera other than Samson & Delila, which is the only Saint-Saens opera that I am familiar with. I was very pleasantly surprised by this DVD.
This is a conventially staged opera with very good scenery & costume and excellent singing and conducting. Although it doesnt contain any well known arias, it is very melodic throughout. If you are looking for a less well known opera to add to your collection, I would highly recommend this DVD.
My only complaint is the lack of information (no synopsis of the story, etc.)in the one page booklet that comes with the DVD, although the (English only) sub-titles help in following the action.
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