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Great show in a competitive field
PostedJanuary 17, 2010
Smorg
from San Diego, CA
Garanca as Carmen is physically arresting & vocally gorgeous if not as commanding in the most dramatic parts of Acts 3 & 4. A wonderful actress who can do anything!
Alagna is theatrically convincing & intense as Don Jose, but with flat singing during the duet with Micaela, then a drastic improvisation during the Flower Song.
Tahu Rhodes' is a dashing Escamillo. Frittoli is a moving & complete Micaela. The vibrato on held notes is wide, but not distracting.
All the supporting roles are good and Nezet-Seguin leads the orchestra in a fresh and spirited pace.
If this performance is released on DVD, it'll give the DVD from ROH with Antonacci and Kaufmann a good run as the deserted island recording of the opera.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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