DVD : Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) / Jean-Louis Thamin · John Eliot Gardiner · Bryn Terfel · Rodney Gilfry · Théâtre du Chatelet
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0044007301890 Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Deutsche Grammophon Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon Region Code: 1 Release Date: November 20, 2001 Running Time: 168 minutes Studio: Deutsche Grammophon Theatrical Release Date: 1993 Sales Rank: 57212 MPN: 073018
Rating: - Dazzling
This performance sparkles. Musically, it is fabulous--I have the CD version as well and this is what prompted me to get the DVD. None of Mozart's poignancy and empathy is lost, and all of his vivacity ... Read More
Rating: - cozy and amorous Mozartian good humour well portrayed
The cast here in this first rate production all seem to be fully commited to the tale itself staying very naturally in character throughout. The camera work is particularily astute always following ... Read More
Rating: - Some vocal brilliance, but otherwise not the best.
The stars are given mainly for Bryn's singing. I fully understand the clamour on Bryn Terfel. His vocal abilities are never doubted. His acting ability is also solid.
HOWEVER, he is not a convincing ... Read More
Rating: - Marriage of Figaro DVD, Gardiner
I would give this DVD 9 stars if I could.
Rating: - Strange "Figaro"
I bought this DVD mainly for Gilfry. I have him on DVD in a few other operas, including Le Nozze di Figaro from the Zurich opera with him playing the count, which is my favorite "Figaro." But it is only available ... Read More