Opera4Ed's stats
- Review count14
- Helpfulness votes0
- First reviewNovember 12, 2009
- Last reviewDecember 21, 2012
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.9
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Das Rheingold as seen from an easy chair
PostedOctober 28, 2010
This performance, even though avant garde, was fairly easy to follow and understand. That was very much appreciated, as Wagner for the novice can be overwhelming. The screen was bright, even in some of the scenes that had subdued lighting. All of the performers were first-rate and fulfilled my expectations as to what they should be in the typical slow-moving Wagnerian opera. You could actually see their faces as they are trying to emote. I'm looking forward to Die Walkure in a few months.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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'Les Contes d'Hoffmann' as seen from an easy chair
PostedJanuary 7, 2010
I understand the frustration that some might have with quick camera cuts, not enough views of all the action occuring on-stage, and close-ups that seem to last too, too long, but I found all that to be minor distractions. This performance held my attention from start to finish, including Deborah Voight's (sp?) dynamic interviews. Hoffman, his three loves, and his muse did a very good acting job in addition to their excellent singing. I especially liked the emotional facial expressions of the singers (those close-ups again) -- it made all the difference in the world in transforming the production into an emotional experience and not just a concert-in-costume rendition of the music.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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'Turandot' as seen from an easy chair
PostedNovember 19, 2009
Found this viewing of the opera holding my interest more than in the opera house. It just seemed there was more drama to it. Whether it was the sets, the camera angles, these particular singers, it is hard to say. But this viewing of Turandot on the big screen was very enjoyable, and I am one who tends to be lukewarm on Puccini. Nor do I mind the intermission interviews nor the stagehands moving scenery. For someone with little knowledge of the inner workings of theater, it gives a little more insight into the backstage of theater production, and that is a good thing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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'Aida' as seen from an easy chair
PostedNovember 12, 2009
This was my first time seeing opera in a movie theater - definitely a different experience. The singers are closer to the audience, especially on the big screen, and their ability to express emotion or just being a good singer is much easier to determine compared to the regular opera house. The intermission interviews add another enjoyable dimension. The ballet dance sequences were especially enjoyable close-up. My only real complaints are that the screen image is not quite as bright as I would like it, and the sound system can be too loud and too muddy at times.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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