Donizetti - La Favorita
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Actor: Alfredo Kraus, Augusto Pedroni, Fiorenza Cossotto, Ruggero Raimondi, Sesto BruscantiniBrand: COSSOTTO,FIORENZA
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); German (Subtitled); Italian (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); Italian (Original Language)
Format: Classical, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 180 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-10-30
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Video Artists Int'l
Movie Reviews of Donizetti - La Favorita
Movie Review: LA FAVORITA...THE ONE AND ONLY
Summary: 5 Stars
This performance of "La Favorita" is, as far as I know, the ONLY
one available on video. I gave it 5 stars, despite some obvious
flaws already mentioned by other reviewers, because it is a wonderful
production of a much overlooked and underrated Donizetti opera.
The video is somewhat grainy, but my copy does not have the watery
green effect others have mentioned. (Clips of it on You Tube
are decidedly GREEN!) I don't know if I got a better DVD or if the
color is just better on my machine. I do know this...it doesn't
have those annoying burned-in Japanese subtitles evident
in so many operas VAI has mined from performances in Japan!
The audio, while not exceptional, is perfectly acceptable.
Loved the story and found it easy to follow...although, why the
Catholic monk/prior (Baldassare) would have a son and daughter
was a bit of a mystery.
The best part, of course, was the singing, although I didn't find
the acting too shabby either. I think Alfredo Kraus's singing
and acting could best be described as "elegant." What a performance;
absolute perfection from beginning to end. He sang like a god and
moved with the grace of a dancer. He was the quintessential Fernando
in this production.
As for Fiorenza Cossotto, she was a glamorous and thrilling Leonora;
she just nailed the role. (Okay, I admit it...I love her.) Yes, she
did break character in Act III after hitting her high note in "Scritto
e in cielo mio dolor!" But, she did get a thunderous 3 minute ovation
from the audience and, being Fiorenza, she just couldn't resist basking
in the glory! Well, she did try...a little. Personally, I loved the moment,
but I've already admitted my bias and I don't expect others to agree.
Ruggero Raimondi was a majestic Baldassarre, convincingly aged
for the role as I think he was fairly young in this production.
An exceptional performance, beautifully sung and acted.
Unfortunately, this was not one of Sesto Bruscantini's best
performances. As King Alfonso, he was on pretty shaky ground until
he got his footing toward the middle of the opera. He's a
pretty impressive baritone, so perhaps he was ailing
or just having an off-night.
This performance, warts and all, is well worth purchasing and I
highly recommend it. If you've never seen "La Favorita," this may
be your only opportunity.
Summary of Donizetti - La Favorita
No Description Available.Genre: Performing Arts - Concerts
Rating: NR
Release Date: 16-OCT-2007
Media Type: DVD
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