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- First reviewNovember 8, 2009
- Last reviewJuly 10, 2010
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definitely positve
PostedJuly 10, 2010
mriley
from Richmond, CA
This was my first viewing of Eugene Onegin. Most of the prinicipal voices were superb. The minimalist scenery is a choice that I am ok with.
The sound level in the theater I went to (Bay St in Emeryville) was too high. The ears eventually get used to it, but it would be better to start with a more moderate level.
I was very pleased overall. A great move on the part of the Metropolitan Opera Company.
Mriley
The sound level in the theater I went to (Bay St in Emeryville) was too high. The ears eventually get used to it, but it would be better to start with a more moderate level.
I was very pleased overall. A great move on the part of the Metropolitan Opera Company.
Mriley
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Tension and quality
PostedFebruary 9, 2010
mriley
from Richmond, CA
This was an intense examination of the life and thoughts of a gay man who was under stress. It is a period piece, but resonates with today. A level of tension was maintained throughout as we watch the response of the main character to death of a companion keep changing over the course of a day. The acting was tops. The tension was so unremitting that you would not want to see this movie in a depressed state of mind, but if you're ok, it is a worthwhile, unusual film.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Turandot
PostedNovember 8, 2009
mriley
from Richmond, CA
For opera fans or fans-to-be, the Simulcasts from New York are wonderful. This one had transmission problems, but I'm sure that will be fixed.
Puccini's Turandot as set by Zeferelli is a huge fantasy. It was hard for the director to show us the singers in close-up yet pull beck to orient them in a huge, elaborate staging. Costuming was great, choreography of motion around the complex stage was great.
I thought the singer playing Turandot was not of the quality as the singer playing Liu. Liu was so well done and so much pianissimo to manage. Tenor hero was fine.
A couple of old men were fine too.
Puccini's Turandot as set by Zeferelli is a huge fantasy. It was hard for the director to show us the singers in close-up yet pull beck to orient them in a huge, elaborate staging. Costuming was great, choreography of motion around the complex stage was great.
I thought the singer playing Turandot was not of the quality as the singer playing Liu. Liu was so well done and so much pianissimo to manage. Tenor hero was fine.
A couple of old men were fine too.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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