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Shakespeare is really a comedian
PostedDecember 19, 2010
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from Columbia, Md
Loved the special effects, Helen Mirren was (as usual) fantastic. It made no difference that she was Prospera instead ot Prospero being a man. Actually I liked it more. But Ariel, Caliban, and the silly Trinculo and his sidekick were really funny. It made me wish Julie Taymor would take on more of Shakespeare like Midsummer Night's Dream. She could easily make a career of it and bring Shakespeare to the masses as he was back in his time!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Renee shines
PostedMay 2, 2010
operaaddict
from Columbia, Md
I couldn't take my eyes off of Renee Fleming. Her comfort and poise in performing this difficult coloratura role mesmerized me. Her voice is one of the best, her beauty shone, especially in the gorgeous gowns she wore, and her subtle acting was perfect. Armida could have been written just for her! Thank you all the rest of her fellow singers. You did a great job of supporting her.
My pet peeve in these recordings is that when there is a lot going on on stage, ie the ballet scene, the cameras tend to focus in too close for too long, and we don't get a chance to see the entire effect. More wide angle cameras are needed so we can watch the ballets, etc as if we are seated in the mid-front orchestra. This has been true of all the other operas I have seen at the cinema since the met began doing this.
But nontheless, thank you, metropolitan opera, for reaching out to the larger public. Now if we could only entice more younger people to attend these performances, I'm sure we could create many more opera lovers. Go Met! Go Renee!
My pet peeve in these recordings is that when there is a lot going on on stage, ie the ballet scene, the cameras tend to focus in too close for too long, and we don't get a chance to see the entire effect. More wide angle cameras are needed so we can watch the ballets, etc as if we are seated in the mid-front orchestra. This has been true of all the other operas I have seen at the cinema since the met began doing this.
But nontheless, thank you, metropolitan opera, for reaching out to the larger public. Now if we could only entice more younger people to attend these performances, I'm sure we could create many more opera lovers. Go Met! Go Renee!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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