Verdi - La Traviata
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Movie Reviews of Verdi - La Traviata
Movie Review: One of the bests performances of this opera.Is obliged to have
Summary: 5 Stars
the performance of the tree singuers that have the key roles,soprano,tenor and bariton is unique,the ebst that I have heard.Movie Review: Fantastic! Mind blowing!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best "La Traviata." I was so moved that I had to take a break. It really touched me deeply!Movie Review: La Traviata Netrebko Villazon
Summary: 5 Stars
The most wonderfull La Traviata ever made ,with the greatest opera singers in the world.Movie Review: Highly recommended for its inventive staging and two young superstars
Summary: 4 Stars
If you prefer to see "Traviata" with traditional stage design and costuming, then this is not the production for you. I tend to fall into that category, but unlike the 2004 production from La Fenice which also is contemporary in setting, this 2005 Salzburg production works for me because of the terrific chemistry between the two stars and the way the director allows their relationship to blossom. If you like seeing two lovers light up the screen, this production is not to be missed.
Anna Netrebko has the most remarkable voice - rich, creamy, and dusky. And I love her youthful exuberance. That said, I don't think her interpretation of Violetta is as nuanced and deep as others I've seen (Renee Fleming and Angela Gheorghiu come to mind). But she is young in this production and should only get better in the role.
Rolando Villazon is wonderfully expressive as Alfredo and has a rich tenor voice. He pays careful attention to phrasing which makes his Alfredo sound fresh in interpretation. He does flail around the stage a bit too much (a tendency he has under control in his recent portrayal of Alfredo opposite Renee Fleming). As Germont, Thomas Hampson is a bit stiff in the role; perhaps this results from his trying to play a stern father. It's a shame because he possesses such a rich and powerful baritone voice. I hope he plays the role again on DVD.
Bottom line, don't miss the chance to see this inventive production, featuring two of opera's young superstars.
Movie Review: Stirring conducting, orchestral music, original concept.
Summary: 4 Stars
Theatrical elements come together in this production. The opening, with Violetta begging "death" to give her a little more time, is heartbreaking. Heartbreaking too is the chorus (all dressed as men) who are pushing Violetta to the brink of her mortal strength. Anna Netrebko is a wonderful actress who sings and acts with terrific energy and commitment. Her singing is powerful and complete, although compared with Renee Fleming's nuanced and breathtaking musicality in the same role, her musical interpretation feels somewhat by-the-book.
Rolando Villazon's interpretation and musicality are things to savor for a lifetime. Willy Decker's (hope I got the director's name right, here) concept and staging and the designer's decor are elements you will remember, always. And best of all is the orchestra, led by Carlo Spizzi (again, hope I got it right), pushed to tender depths and swells, and then blazing speed and mania-- music that will vibrate within you for days.
Leonie