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Met's HD Hamlet (Encore) was Great!
PostedApril 15, 2010
2sheets2thewind
from DC area, Alexandria
Great production...opera on a movie screen in HD is a novel way to experience opera (as opposed to sitting in a theater). Close-ups enhance the performance - things not normally seen, even in a very close seat - and the shots of orchestra's performers and the conductor are normally never seen. The bits during scene changes and commentary/interviews by (Renee Fleming, this time) were also added bonuses. Keenlyside 'owns' this role - it will be interesting to see WNO's May performance of this opera and how it compares. Loved Petersen's Ophelie and the personal interactions (of all the players) - HD shows acting and allows you to see facial nuances which add to the singing and music tremendously. Don't expect Shakespeare here, however. As not-Shakespeare, it's a fine libretto. I didn't walk out humming any arias, but the "French" music of Thomas was melodious and pleasing. All in all, I enjoyed it. And the nearly $20 tickets (with various service charges added) were a far cry from normal opera seat charges. (Saw Simon Boccanegra as my first HD Met performance in Seattle with my sister, and appreciated their $2 reduction for students/seniors - AMC Hoffman in Alexandria has no such reductions. Bad. )
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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