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- First reviewDecember 20, 2009
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Brilliant in every way
PostedJanuary 17, 2010
naniof7
from Boston
This production brings new meaning and excitement to an old favorite. Elina Garanca is simply mesmerizing as Carmen, and her Don Jose is exceptional. These HD broadcasts keep getting better, with an appropriate mix of closeups and long shots. Renee Fleming is, of course, our favorite host. Our one quibble is the waste of enormous resources to build that stupid bull that appears on stage for a few seconds at the end of the last act. In every other way, Bravo! Brava! Bravissimo!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Exceptional
PostedDecember 20, 2009
naniof7
from Boston
Les Contes d'Hoffman was exceptional in every way. With James Levine back in the pit, his abilities as maestro shone in the pitch-perfect performances. Bartlett Sher's production is seedy and sumptuous. The talent was incomparable, from the lead to the chorus. A standout was Kate Lindsay as Muse/Nicklauss -- a terrific actress and stunning mezzo. Anna Netrebko is a fine singer and lovely as Antonia. This production offered balance between closeup and longshot, so one saw the subtleties of the singers' fine acting as well as the overall drama of the full stage. Bravo!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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