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Gaetano Donizetti - La Fille du regiment / Dessay, Florez, Palmer, Corbelli, French, Campanella, Pelly (Royal Opera House 2007)
starring: Natalie Dessay, Juan Diego Florez, Felicity Palmer, Alessandro Corbelli, Dawn French
directed by: Laurent Pelly
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5099951900298
Format: NTSC, Color
Label: Virgin Classics
Languages: EnglishSubtitledFrenchSubtitledGermanSubtitledItalianSubtitledSpanishSubtitledFrenchOriginal LanguageEnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Virgin Classics
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Virgin Classics
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 15, 2008
Running Time: 132 minutes
Studio: Virgin Classics
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
This DVD version of Donizetti's comic opera zooms right to the top of any list of essential videos for opera fans. It may not be the composer's best work, but given a top-notch production with world class singing actors, it brings vocal thrills and an abundance of laughs, a combination that's hard to beat. The stars are Juan Diego Flórez and Natalie Dessay, both unbeatable in bel canto roles, and both in top form here. Flórez's mellifluous tenor is flexible enough to make child's play of the terrifying (to other tenors) nine high C's in Ah! mes amis," and supple enough to make his tender love arias moving. Dessay is equally comfortable in the stratospheric coloratura passages and poignant in such heart-tugging set-pieces as her farewell to her regimental "fathers" and her misery as the victim of the Marquise's well-meaning attempts to teach her to be an aristocratic lady. She's also a terrific comic actress. In her first appearance she's doing the regiment's laundry, and her antics with the iron and the ironing board while singing elaborately difficult coloratura passages induce belly laughs. But then, so do her comic acting in many other scenes, such as her Act II entry in a silk dress and full petticoat, her walk a wonderful parody of a "lady's" heel-to-toe gait. That moment alone is worth the price of admission. Lesser roles too, are done to perfection. Felicity Palmer, a long-time Covent Garden favorite, is a delicious Marquise de Berkenfield, and Donald Maxwell, is her apt partner as Hortensius, her servant. Sergeant Sulpice, the heroine's protector, is well-sung and acted by Alessandro Corbelli, and Dawn French almost steals the show as the overbearing Duchess. Conductor Bruno Campanella leads a spirited performance, enhanced by the fine playing by the Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House. Laurent Pelly's stage direction is wonderful for its comic touches and Chantal Thomas' simple but effective sets add to the delights. The video direction efficiently serves the staging, focusing on the action and the singers without adding extraneous shots that detract from the musical flow. All of which makes this DVD a can't-miss for opera fans. --Dan Davis La Fille du regiment is in 16:9 ratio. Sound options include PCM Stereo, Dolby 5.1 Surround and DTS 5.1 Surround. Subtitles include English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
Description:
In January 2007, superstar soprano Natalie Dessay, joined on stage by acclaimed tenor Juan Diego Florez dazzled British audiences in Laurent Pelly's new production of Donizetti's "LA FILLE DU REGIMENT". The perfectly staged & cast production became the operatic event of the year, receiving rave press reviews & rapturous audience ovations.
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Humor - Tops
Singing - Tops
Stage setting - Good
Energy Level - Tops
Camera Work - Good
Overall Performance - Splendid
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N.Dessay is such a talented actor-singer..This is really a funny opera and so well excuted..
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If you allow anyone who professes to hate opera watch this DVD you'll watch that opinion change right before your eyes.
Natalie Dessay is such an amazing natural comedienne that it's almost possible to
overlook her fabulous voice. She can make something as mundane as ironing
funny. If you don't believe me, you obviouly haven't see this DVD.
Juan Diego Flores is reliably heroic in every sense of the word, looking and sounding wonderful. He'll have you cheering ... Read More
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I'm an opera enthusiast, but haven't previously owned one on DVD until this. I saw the live Met production and last year a Live in HD rebroadcast - now I have the DVD to savor. Dessay absolutely shines in this opera - her timing and expressions are unbelievable! Watching the live production, I saw Florez get a standing ovation that wouldn't stop until an encore (!) was sung - he's that amazing. The staging, cast and orchestra are wonderful - I couldn't more highly recommend this version. On a more ... Read More
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The heroine had us laughing and also has a gorgeous voice. The hero was magnificent as a singer and drop dead handsome. Altogether a delightful, charming, and beautiful performance.
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