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- Review count14
- Helpfulness votes3
- First reviewOctober 25, 2009
- Last reviewNovember 17, 2011
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.2
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A Triumph
PostedJanuary 10, 2010
This was my first time watching this opera & I was very impressed. I brought 2 friends who have never seen opera & they enjoyed it immensely. The performers were just excellent, the costumes dazzling & the music provided the perfect backdrop. Placido's intermission interviews provided many insights to not only to this opera but also those to follow. The Live at the Met HD venue provides camera shots that are unbelievable. Not just the performers but the orchestra & backstage as well. I'm already looking forward to Carmen next week ... it's SOLD OUT at our theater. The word is spreading fast for this wonderful experience, tell your friends & neighbours. There are still more to come for this year.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN
PostedDecember 20, 2009
An interesting production with great voices. The lighting was too dark for me & as such many of the costumes, sets & even background singers were not easily seen. The sound was excellent. Intermission interviews were very good.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Turandot
PostedNovember 19, 2009
We enjoyed the opera and the artists we superlative. The intermission interviews and back-stage views were a real bonus. The presentation itself was spectacular and well worth the investment of time. However the venue we were at had poor sound quality at the beginning and considering the very (intentionally) dark presentation the ambient light in the theater was too high. The lighting was ultimately turned down but only after some time. It seemed to us that the theater operation should have been more professional considering the nature of the presentation. It is a premium cost "movie".
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great First Time Experience
PostedOctober 25, 2009
This was the first time we attended the Met at a local theater. Picture & sound were fantastic. The many, many camera angles were an added bonus ... better than having the very best tickets (OK, being at the Met for the first time is something we always wanted to experience). During intermissions was very interesting seeing what goes on backstage. The interviews were also enlightening. This production of Aida was very ornate, well performed & we enjoyed the new choreography. As this was a 4 hour deal, appreciated being able to munch on popcorn, and even brought our lunches. All in all, we look forward to Carmen in January to enjoy this experience again.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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