Glinka - Ruslan and Lyudmila (Gergiev, Netrebko) [1995]
NTSC 16:9 (720x480) VBR Auto Pan&Scan | Russian (LinearPCM, 2 ch), (DTS, 5 ch) | 7.46 Gb + 7.76 Gb (2*DVD9)
Classical | Label: Philips | Sub: English, Francais, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Chinese | +3% Recovery | 210 min
NTSC 16:9 (720x480) VBR Auto Pan&Scan | Russian (LinearPCM, 2 ch), (DTS, 5 ch) | 7.46 Gb + 7.76 Gb (2*DVD9)
Classical | Label: Philips | Sub: English, Francais, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Chinese | +3% Recovery | 210 min
Glinka's RUSLAN AND LYUDMILLA, based on a Pushkin fairy tale, is probably the second greatest Russian opera, after Mussorgsky's BORIS GODUNOV. Unfortunately, it is very little known and rarely performed in the West. So it's great news that this excellent production is now available. Like the other Kirov/Gergiev operas on video and DVD, this one is a class production with fine ensemble work. The sound and technical quality is excellent. If you have any interest in Russian opera, this is a must-have.
By wvmcl
Performer:
Svetozar – Mikhail Kit
Lyudmila – Anna Netrebko
Ruslan – Vladimir Ognovenko
Ratmir – Larisa Diadkova
Farlaf – Gennady Bezzubenkov
Gorislava – Galina Gorchakova
Finn – Konstantin Pluzhnikov
Naina – Irina Bogachova
Bayan – Yuri Marusin
Kirov Orchestra, Opera Chorus and Ballet
Conductor – Valery Gergiev