Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro / Te Kanawa, Cotrubas, von Stade, Luxon, Skram, Fryatt; Pritchard, Glyndebourne Opera | 
 enlarge | Actors: Kiri Te Kanawa, Ileana Cotrubas, Frederica Von Stade, John Pritchard, Benjamin Luxon
Studio: Arthaus Musik
Category: DVD
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 11221
Format: Classical, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: Italian (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Italian (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 185 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: 101089
UPC: 807280108996
EAN: 0807280108996
ASIN: B0002JYAG4
Theatrical Release Date: 1973
Release Date: September 21, 2004
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Description
Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart's timeless opera buffa, is one of the greatest of all operatic masterpieces. It is based on Beaumarchais' comedy Le Marriage de Figaro and tells the tale of the servant Figaro, who is about to marry the maid Susanna. Count Almaviva, keeping an eye on Susanna himself, tries to prevent this marriage with the help of Bortolo, the doctor, but is continually thwarted. PThis exquisite production by Peter Hall, Director of the National Theatre, features a host of renowned opera singers lead by Kiri Te Kanawa as the Countess, the role that made her an international superstar. Knut Skram's charming and likeable take on the character of Figaro works very well with Cotruba's gentle Susanna. Also noteworthy is the outstanding Frederica von Stade, elebrated for her performance in the trouser role of Cherubino. PFrom the Glyndebourne Festical Opera 1973.BR Picture Format: 4:3 #149; Subtitles: I, D, F, GB, SPBR Sound Format: PCM Stereo
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 von Stade August 7, 2008
learning as I go
As Cherubion, Frederica Von Stade made tingles race up my spine when she sang Voi che sapete che cosa. This to me is what opera is about- timeless beauty, energy, and dramatic human emotion. br / This is the first time I have heard Kiri Te Kanawa, she was divine. The energy and connection between The Countess and Susanna was delightful. Ileana Cotrubas as Susanna was fantastic; she brought a sense of playful, mischievous fun to the role. Ileana made her character feel real for me. Her timing was perfect. She portrayed Susanna as a well rounded flesh and blood young woman- humorous, warm, loving, and loyal as well as being jealous, sneaky, and cunning when necessary. From the women you couldn't have hoped for more. br / I bought a copy after I saw it. I had temporarily hooked my DVD player straight to the TV- once I pick up another optic cable and run it through the sound system the sound can only get better. br /
Light and Airy Version February 10, 2008
B. Sattler (Gold Beach, OR, USA)
I enjoy this presentation very much as it is light and airy and full of fun. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to enjoy Te Kanawa early in her career. I also love Ileana Cotrubas and Frederica von Stade. Both are excellent here. Knut Skram makes a fun Figaro. br / br /The Glyndebourne Festival Opera is done on a small stage, making it a more personal presentation. Get it and enjoy it.
Beautifully Sung November 21, 2007
K. Busby
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The reviews I have read hailing Kiri Te Kanawa's performance were fully justified. She has a beautiful voice which she uses to effortlessly explore the full range of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. br / br /I would rate the overall sound quality a 4, considering the cast as a whole did not fully enunciate as loud as the accompanying orchestra. Other nitpicky things: The recitatives were overly fast, as if they were trying to rush through to the next song, and I thought Frederica von Stade was a bit too feminine for the part of Cherubino (yes, it's a female part playing a young boy, but again, that's my opinion). br / br /The chemistry of the duets was exceptional. I particularly enjoyed the Countess and Susanna singing the song to the air. Te Kanawa and Cotrubas sounded especially inspired. Again, the word "effortless" seems appropriate for such a beautiful performance. br / br /The Marriage of Figaro is by far my favorite opera, and this is the third performance I have bought on DVD. Having worn out the DVD of the first performance I bought, I had to get different ones to appreciate the variations in other performances. And being resistant to change, I am always surprised when I prefer a subsequent performance to a previously viewed one. It is easy to see though, why this 30+ year old performance still retains a high demand with viewers. In short, it is a welcome addition to my collection, and I highly recommend it.
 Gorgeous singing August 27, 2007
Manuel Aks (Austin, Texas United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
It is a pleasure listening to the voices of the "prima donnas",Te Kanawa , young VonStade and Cotrubas.The London Philarmonic under Pritchard sounds good.This is an old recording and the quality of the DVD is average but the DVD as a whole is well worth your money.
Brilliant! March 25, 2007
Barbara A. Powell (Ohio, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This DVD is a treasure. Perhaps one of the best productions ever. Terrific cast, great direction, wonderful music interpretation, great acting and singing. I am personally quite taken with some of the Met productions I've seen, but this is right up there with them, and in some cases (Contrubas' Susanna, Skram's Figaro), this production exceeds any of the Met performances I've heard. Of course, Frederica von Stade is THE definitive Cherubino, in singing and acting, and Kiri Te Kanawa is brilliant as the Countess.
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