Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) / Olmi, Furlanetto, Szymtka, Lyon National Opera [VHS] | ![Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) / Olmi, Furlanetto, Szymtka, Lyon National Opera [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RZD5SZ0TL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Maté Rabinovski
Actors: Giovanni Furlanetto, Elzbieta Szmytka, Janice Watson, Ludovic Tézier, Francesca Provvisionato
Studio: Kultur Video
Category: Video
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 46999
Format: Classical, Color, NTSC
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 190 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 4.3 x 2.2
ISBN: 6304359853
UPC: 032031148437
EAN: 9786304359853
ASIN: 6304359853
Theatrical Release Date: July 31, 2001
Release Date: January 16, 1997
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Description
This acclaimed production by the former actor and director Jean-Pierre Vincent is infused with a real knowledge and understanding of Beaumarchais and da Ponte and is entirely faithful to the spirit of Mozart's immensely popular, vivacious amorous intrigue. Set in the eighteenth century, the subtly stylized stage designs by artist Jean Paul Chambas recreate the age of enlightenment with a Spanish flavor. Giovanni Furlanetto's Figaro is beautifully musical and well-acted, capturing all the gaiety, grace, goodwill and optimism of the part. Elzbieta Szmytka is a lively, natural and commanding Susanna. Vincent's exceptional production of Mozart's incomparable masterpiece is a spectacularly theatrical and musical experience. 193 minutes, with English subtitles.
Amazon.com
The Marriage of Figaro, as this elegant 1994 production brilliantly reminds us, was a French bedroom comedy before it became a Mozart opera. It is a classic of French literature, and it is still enjoyable as a spoken play after more than two centuries of existence. Its literary quality gives this production a special flavor. The music--some of Mozart's finest--is beautifully presented by a carefully chosen international cast (including Giovanni Furlanetto, Elzbieta Szymtka, Janice Watson, and Ludovic Tezier), but what sets this production apart is its theatrical flavor, cultivated by a director who is an expert on classic French theater. The standards of spoken theater are upheld in timing, body language, the inflection of punch lines. These qualities are more important here than in most operas; style is both crucial and elusive. Fortunately, the Opera de Lyon, one of most imaginative companies in Europe, shows an impressive sense of style. --Joe McLellan
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sound, performance, ok, not great. July 19, 2007
J. Wayland Eheart (east central Illinois)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This one was performed before a live audience and recorded with parabolic mikes, I think. The sound quality is reasonably good, but there are thin spots in places when someone turns her head at the wrong place. Also, the miking picks up an inordinate amount of footfall noise, but it probably isn't worse objectively than in a live performance; you just notice it more on a dvd. The singers all have good strong voices, and the acting is reasonably good.
It's worth the money, but if a really good nozze comes along, you're probably going to want to buy that one too.
 BRAVO BRAVO !!! February 15, 2007
Jean Sandhu (San Jose, CA United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this opera clarity of the DVD was Excellant
I felt like I was viewing from a "live" audience
Near Perfect Balance October 17, 2006
Giordano Bruno (Wherever I am, I am.)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
No recording of Le Nozze di Figaro would ever get less than 5 stars from me unless the singers were sadly out of tune. This performance certainly has no such flaw; the singers are splendid and vocally suitable to their roles. The sets are charming. The stage action is gracefully theatrical. This is an extremely well-balanced ensemble of music, theater and visual art. Other performances may include more enormous vocal talents, but few could be more enjoyable.
This one 'hooked' me on Opera for good! March 26, 2005
P. J. G. (Altoona, PA United States)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This production is a sheer delight. I remember saying "No wonder opera won't go away after 400 years" when experiencing this for the first time. Mozart's penchant for making all the characters, no matter what side of the conflict they are on, completely irresistable. You'll want all these delightful folks to get their way. (except, perhaps, the Count!) Very well photographed, in a simple, yet elegant set. Szymtka, while not a natural beauty, aces the two suductive arias. And, her 'letter duet' with the Contessa will melt you into a puddle. I have seen 3 other versions of her role that don't come close. Furlanetto, as Figaro, is exceptionally fun to watch and hear. The rest of the well-balanced cast fills in nicely, to fill the 3 hours with more comedy, poignant moments, drama, and great music than seems possible. Out of about 80 versions of various operas I have seen so far, this is still my favorite.
 Quaint performance of a masterpiece opera. July 6, 2003
Mr. Stephen R. Phayre (AZ, USA)
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is a quaint performance, the sparse stage does not detract from the nice performances. My only real quibble is the sound quality. For a DVD released in 2001, I was surpised that it only had 2.0 stereo. Add to that the fact that I had to turn the volume way up on the stereo just to get normal output.
Overall good, but could be better sound-wise.
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