Stravinsky - Oedipus Rex
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Movie Reviews of Stravinsky - Oedipus Rex
Movie Review: Rich visual and audio experience - highly recommended
Summary: 5 Stars
Having been so totally pleased with Julie Taymor's presentations of Mozart's Magic Flute and Across the Universe, I decided to try her version of Stravinsky's opera Oedipus Rex. I was not disappointed. It was a riveting performance, such a satisfying and rich visual and musical experience. If anyone has a hard time getting into the Greek classics, this is the way to overcome that obstacle.Movie Review: Converging Patterns of Significance
Summary: 5 Stars
Stravinsky's masterwork "Oedipus Rex" ....a Greek play translated into Latin, set as a monumental-staged-oratorio, Igor's unique stylization of Verdi's idiom, add another layer of Japanese staging....Don't hesitate. Buy it. (One of Jessye's best ever roles)Movie Review: The Very Best!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best production of ANYTHING I have ever seen.
I could go on and on about this but I'd run out of superlatives in no time at all.
We've waited a long time for this to become available. I'm glad it's here at last.
Movie Review: Oedipus Rex music by Stravinsky
Summary: 5 Stars
The performance is outstanding. From the music to the costumes and settings it was just stunning.Movie Review: Brilliant experimental production
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a stunning and daring production of a real jewel. Stravinsky's music for this opera-oratorio is compelling and beautiful. Julie Taymor succeeded in transforming what the composer saw as a static staging into a great experience with the right amount of movement without contradicting the composer's vision.
This was a staged production with some minimal additions to create a film. It was performed in 1992 (and filmed on super film) so, compared to today's films and technologies, it looks old. But, with a little imagination you can be transported into the theater. Being in that theater should have been an incredible experience!
The singers are exceptional including the young Bryan Terfel. The reconstructed sound is very good.
I strongly recommend this DVD to anyone interested in Stravinsky's work, and who longs for creative and daring production of operas that maintain the composer's vision.