Giuseppe Verdi - La Traviata (2001) [DVD9] {Decca}
DVD9 -> 6.86 Gb | All Regions | NTSC 4:3 | Italiano (Dolby AC3, 6 ch / LinearPCM, 2 ch) | ISO Image | ~ 135 min
Subtitles: French, English, Spanish, German, Chinese
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (png) -> 77 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 2001 Decca / BBC | 071 431-9
Classical / Opera
Angela Gheorghiu is the definitive Violetta of her generation, the standard-setter against whom all other exponents of this role must be judged for the foreseeable future. Her affinity for Verdi's fragile, gentle-hearted courtesan is rooted in a fine balance of acting and singing skills. She looks right, her body language is eloquent without overstatement, and her voice is limpid, expressive, open to a variety of subtle shadings and used gracefully and intelligently. For this, her first Traviata, Covent Garden put together a production in 1994 that is solid and straightforward but otherwise unspectacular–a fairly subdued background against which her performance stands out all the more clearly.
Though lacking the vocal splendor and personal magnetism of Placido Domingo, Frank Lopardo gives a sensitive performance as Alfredo, and Sir Georg Solti paces and accents this performance with a thoughtful subtlety that is relatively rare in his work. The result is deeply satisfying.
This gorgeous opera is given a wonderful treatment in this terrific DVD. Of course, the music is splendid- probably Verdi's most beautiful score. For me, the first act is the most perfect 30 minutes of music ever. And it gets its full due here.
This is a filming of the Covent Garden, London show with the, then new, Angela Gheorghiu in 1994. Now she's a superstar.And this production is one of the reasons why. She is spectacular as the dying Violetta. Her tone, acting, and beauty make her unforgettable in this role. The rest of the cast is also fine. And it's hard to believe that this was the first time that the venerable George Solti had ever directed "La Traviata." That's amazing. And, of course, he is wonderful.
As for the DVD itself, the sound (5.1) is perfect, and so is the filming of the production. The booklet has an OK essay, and a good synopsis of the opera. It also has a helpful listing of all chapters so you can find a specific place in the score. And, of course, sub-titles. No extra features, but you rarely find them on opera discs.
All in all an excellent package. Give me more like this.
More INFO
Personnel:
Angela Gheorghiu (Violetta Valery)
Frank Lopardo (Alfredo Germont)
Leo Nucci (Giorgio Germont)
Gillian Knight (Annina)
Leah-Marian Jones (Flora Bervoix)
Richard Van Allan (Baron Douphol)
Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Convent Garden / Georg Solti
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