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- First reviewOctober 11, 2009
- Last reviewFebruary 4, 2010
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The Carmen of all Carmens
PostedFebruary 4, 2010
I saw the original and loved it SOOOOO much, I went back for more. How I loved this production for every reason. It was simply the best Carmen I've seen and I've seen many. The choreography was fantastic as well. I can still see Carmen and the other dancers swishing before me now along with that beautiful rhythmic music. And Don Jose's Flower song was mesmerizing. Sincerely the best I've seen. I'm very much hoping that Garanca and Alagna appear in the next Met season. Bravo is an understatement for this one.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The Best Carmen Ever
PostedJanuary 17, 2010
Seeing Carmen many times, this production was the best ever. Elina was a magnificent singer and a wonderful actress and dancer. She was exactly what you would think Carman would be. She brought Carmen to life in the most complete and seductive way. Roberto was also magnificent. The death scene was outstanding. Carmen is the best 1st opera as in intro to opera. This production with the singing, acting, scenery, with everything would be a FANTASTIC 1st opera. Thank you Met and all the performers including the orchestra and behind the scenes people for always doing the spectacular. I can't wait for the next opera as they each get better and better. What a huge gift has been given us. I can't say bravo enough.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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One is better than the other
PostedJanuary 10, 2010
I must admit, I'm more of a 'romance language' opera officianado but this production was still stellar in every way. Renee was her usual stunning self and Susan, besides her fantastic singing, she had the 17 yearold school boy body language down pat from head to toe. The costumes were also amazing -- so was the entire production. I also love the behind the scene interviews with the singers and the creative staff as well. I've learned from these interviews what detail work go into these productions. I'm so greatful to be able to see these HD productions for many reasons.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Bravo for all these HD productions
PostedDecember 20, 2009
I've loved all HD productions I've seen and Hoffmann is no exception. Hoffmann was fantastic in EVERY way. I'm so greatful to have the opportunity in seeing these Met productions. I"ve tickets for the entire HD season this year. I love the interviews during intermissions. No longer living in NY, these transmissions are the greatest invention since chocolate chip cookies. Keep up the great work. I can't wait to see the list for next year.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Was Just As Good As The First
PostedNovember 19, 2009
I saw both the actual and encore performances and enjoyed the encore just as much as the live performance. I brought a friend, a new comer to the opera, who is now a new opera fan. I believe, however, that encore performances would be better off shown on Sundays. It would be another wonderful day out for those of us who also enjoy encores and for those who work. A long Wed evening is hard on a working schedule no matter how enjoyable an evening. Bravo Met. Keep up the fantastic work. Now that I live in GA, I can't imagine not having this opportunity available.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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DON'T KNOW WHAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT
PostedNovember 8, 2009
I,ve seen this production at the Met years ago and it's still breathtaking. Yes there were tech problems but that's life. It was still a fantastic production. I've seen many Met HD operas with no problems. What a real shame everyone is dwelling on this instead of seeing the beauty that came through in so many ways. Reviews were waaaaay too hard on this opera for the wrong reasons. Poplavskaya was outstanding. The others were wonderful too. The scenery was amazing. I also love the interviews and seeing the scenery take shape during intermissions. Fantastic and I will see the encore. BRAVO for a fantastic job well done by ALL!!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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They Did It Yet Again - Bravo
PostedOctober 26, 2009
The singing, the costumes, the staging, the dancers, the behind the scene interviews, -- pretty much everything was fantastic. I enjoyed the overhead camera shots myself. The ballet scenes after the Triumphal March were superb. It definitely added. What a production. I enjoyed it greatly. I've seen many Met HD's over the last few years and each one gets better and better. Having lived in NY and visited the Met, seeing these performances bring me back home. The Met strives for perfection in every way and pretty much gets there.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Bravo and Bravo Again
PostedOctober 13, 2009
I enjoyed this production greatly. The singers, costumes, and conductor were great. Scarpia couldn't have been more evil if he tried. Some scenes were a little too dark for me but I still enjoyed. I'm far a prude but a boob hanging out and a particular 'action' for lack of a better way to put it were not needed for the brothel effect. The MET is FAR above this sort of staging. I no longer live in NY and am no longer able to get to the Met so a huge thank you to the Neubauer family and for Bloomberg for making these transmissions possible so the world can see and enjoy. How fantastic.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Bravo and again Bravo
PostedOctober 11, 2009
I so very enjoy the Met HD productions. I get tickets for most. I enjoy them that much. The first scene was a little much on the dark side but I still loved it. The singing was outstanding as was the acting. Scarpia couldn't have looked more evil if he tried. I think we could have left out the brothel 'costuming' or rather lack thereof and one of the 'action' scenes in the brothel and we all still would have known what goes on here but nevertheless, I very much loved this production, the singers, the costuming and scenery. Like most other met HD operas I've seen, Tosca was excellent. I've already recommended it and would see it again in a flash. I can't wait for the next -- Aida. BRAVO, BRAVO and BRAVO
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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