Customer Review: This is an amazing version. Probably the best Figaro cast ever assembled. And an unusually thoughtful take on the opera that digs beneath the surface and makes it clear why the censors in Mozart's day ... Read More
Customer Review: Musical conception by R. Bonynge is excellent, considering M. Rosenthal (a good friend of Poulenc) and M. Plasson have probably done the definitive versions from the orchestral standpoint. All singers were excellent in ... Read More
Customer Review: This is an amazing version. Probably the best Figaro cast ever assembled. And an unusually thoughtful take on the opera that digs beneath the surface and makes it clear why the censors in Mozart's day weren't exactly crazy for Beaumarchais. ... Read More
Customer Review: I really enjoyed this production. For me the stand out was Anthony Warlow as Grosvenor, but the rest of the cast was quite good. I felt that more could have been done with the Bunthorne/Jane duet in the 2nd act; and while Heather Begg is a 1st rate ... Read More
Customer Review: Although an old recording (1986), this is an excellent example of Joan Sutherland in a role for which she was famous. Her voice, and her control of it, is still impressive - although it lacks some of the brilliant clarity it had at its peak. Any Sutherland aficionado ... Read More
Customer Review: I enjoyed the whole performance. Dame Joan Sutherland has a wonderful stage presence. While a minor role, John Wegner' performance as Prince Bouillon is excellent.
Customer Review: I enjoyed the whole performance. Dame Joan Sutherland has a wonderful stage presence. While a minor role, John Wegner' performance as Prince Bouillon is excellent.
Customer Review: This film has the best story line I have seen in awhile!
Although the production quality at times was less than normal, the story line quickly brings you in to the story.
I cried at the end of this film and will never forget it!
Now in my top 5 best films!
It is also good ... Read More
Customer Review: Musical conception by R. Bonynge is excellent, considering M. Rosenthal (a good friend of Poulenc) and M. Plasson have probably done the definitive versions from the orchestral standpoint. All singers were excellent in their roles; Blanche de la Force was sung in a full-bodied manner by a full-bodied ... Read More
Customer Review: This film has the best story line I have seen in awhile!
Although the production quality at times was less than normal, the story line quickly brings you in to the story.
I cried at the end of this film and will never forget it!
Now in my top 5 best films!
It is also good to know that some ... Read More
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