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Wonderful Opera
PostedMay 2, 2010
alfy
from Metropolitan Boston, MA
We saw Amerida at the Revere Showcase Cinema. The seating was among the best but the sound system wasn't up to the task. At times the sound was muddled and too loud (probably over amplified) which was a shame because the voices and music were beautiful. I did ask to have the sound lowered which helped but it was still lacking in quality.
The opera was a wonderful surprise but perhaps Rossini embellished the voices too much with coloratura over, over and over again. The story, like many operas, was a bit over the top, but as a vehicle for voice ad orchestra it was great. The cast handled it well and Renee Fleming managed the difficult role with apparent ease.
The trio at the end of the opera was problematic; Barry Banks' voice just pierced the air leaving Kobie Van Rensburg looking mute. Even Lawrence Brownlee was overwhelmed when Barry was singing.
As picky as all this, the experience was very good and no hesitation in recommending.
The opera was a wonderful surprise but perhaps Rossini embellished the voices too much with coloratura over, over and over again. The story, like many operas, was a bit over the top, but as a vehicle for voice ad orchestra it was great. The cast handled it well and Renee Fleming managed the difficult role with apparent ease.
The trio at the end of the opera was problematic; Barry Banks' voice just pierced the air leaving Kobie Van Rensburg looking mute. Even Lawrence Brownlee was overwhelmed when Barry was singing.
As picky as all this, the experience was very good and no hesitation in recommending.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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