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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0044007431115 Format: Classical, Subtitled, Color, DTS Surround Sound Label: Decca Languages: Manufacturer: Decca MPN: 000529509 Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: Decca Release Date: November 15, 2005 Running Time: 166 minutes Studio: Decca Theatrical Release Date: 2005 Editorial Review: Description: • Acclaimed tenor, Juan Diego Flórez in one of his greatest stage roles. • Two disc set of the critically praised new production from Madrid’s Teatro Real. • A top international cast including soprano MarÃa Bayo and the great bass baritone Ruggiero Raimondi. • Includes a bonus disc featuring a fascinating look into the creation of Rossini's comic masterpiece. Cast List MarÃa Bayo (Rosina) Juan Diego Flórez (Count Almaviva) Pietro Spagnoli (Figaro) Bruno Praticò (Doctor Bartolo) Ruggiero Raimondi (Don Basilio) Marco Moncloa (Fiorello) Susana Cordón (Berta) Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real, Madrid Gianluigi Gelmetti, conductor Directed by Emilio Sagi Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Barber of SevilleA very imaginative version of the opera. It is well done and the contrast between the black and white scenes and the use of color towards the end were remarkable. It holds the viewers attention with singers who can also act. I viewed it with my 11 year old granddaughter and she was never bored and asked questions which made it evident she was captivated by the story. I recommend it for all ages. Rating:  - Excellent but too much Mack SennettThis is an excellent Barber, good orchestra and singing, but I gave it only four stars because I thought it strained too much for laughs and reminded me of the slapstick in the old silent films. OK this is a comic opera but that doesn't mean it can't be overdone. For the perfect mix of characters, singing and comedy, I still think the Rawnsley, Ewing one on Kultur can't be beat. Rating: - Buy it! I'll tell you why . . .I almost didn't buy it because of the STUPID COSTUMES. But the DVD I had bought featured a homely guy with a great voice. He just wasn't convincing as a "love interest." This tenor JUAN, on the other hand, is the handsomest opera singer I've ever seen, and my girlfriend went NUTS over him as well as the audience. The enunciation of the singers was superb, and the whole cast was hilariouly funny. So much more enjoyable than the other DVD with the American singer from Detroit. I would just love to ... Read More Rating: - If you buy only one "Barber of Seville"...this is the one!Teatro Real of Madrid has done it again. Any of you who are fond of gorgeously staged productions, surely have noticed how high the bar has been set by Madrid. The Gran Teatre Del Liceu is another one you can put real faith in. I am becoming fond of comparing productions, buying one then another. This one trumps all the others I have seen. I recall Il Viaggio A Reims and the stunning array of staggering talent. Maria Bayo was in Viaggio, but I didn't notice her so much-owing to all the melodic ... Read More Rating: - Flórez personifies Almaviva: fine overall cast for singing and actingI didn't understand the opera until I saw this version. Rossini's original title was "Almaviva, or The Useless Precaution." With "Cessa di piu resistere" restored to the score, it's suddenly clear that Rossinni's "Il Barbiere" was always intended to be more focused on Almaviva/Lindoro than anyone else. It isn't about Figaro; yes, he does have the famous aria, "Largo al factotum" in this opera, but the story is about Almaviva and Rosina. I enjoyed this performance from the moment early morning ... Read More |
