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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Donizetti's brilliant comedy "L'elisir d'amore", tells the story of Nemorino (Rolando Villazon), a simple and poor youth. He is madly in love with Adina (Anna Netrebko) a wealthy land owner, who does not respond to his feelings, but enjoys his attention to her. The pompous and immodest, Sergeant Belcore (Leo Nucci) arrives and asks Adina to marry him and she says that she will think it over.
Afraid that she will accept, Nemorino seeks the help of the fraud Dulcamara (Ildebrando D' Arcangelo), who is pretending to be a doctor. Nemorino asks him if he has a love potion, so that Adina would fall in love with him. Dulcamara gives him a bottle and tells Nemorino that the effects of the potion will happen in one day. However, the potion is in fact wine, which creates hilarious consequences and the end of the opera results in a excellent and cheerful conclution for all of the characters.
Dulcamara was played wonderfully, by bass Ildebrando D' Arcangelo, his voice powerful, accompanied with great acting, bringing the humor of the role perfectly. The Barcarolle "Io son ricco e tu sei bella" sung with Netrebko, was brilliant. Leo Nucci was equally great as Sergeant Belcore, with splendid singing and acting skills.
Rolando Villazon was exceptional, acting brilliantly funny, with hilarious, exaggerated facial expressions. His voice was astounding, singing the role perfectly, especially the famous aria "Una furtiva lagrima". His rendition of it was so beautiful, that the audience demanded an encore and the second time was even more incredible then the first.
Anna Netrebko was sublime, with excellent stage presence. Her beautiful voice was fantastic, having great technique and a wonderfully delicate, light tone when it came to singing the high notes. With her astounding range, she managed to swiftly change into different emotions, having everything that makes a brilliant bel canto singer. The aria that she sung which struck me the most, was the beautiful "Prendi, per me sei libero", her voice sounding exquisite.
The chemistry between Villazon and Netrebko was brilliant, their voices perfectly matched, sounding divine. It is very rare that you see something like that and this really helps the whole flow of the opera, creating a brilliant atmosphere, a real joy to watch and hear.
Accompanied by a phenomenal orchestra and choir, with fantastic singers, this production is perfect, bringing Donizetti's astounding music to life and I definitely recommend purchasing this opera.
Afraid that she will accept, Nemorino seeks the help of the fraud Dulcamara (Ildebrando D' Arcangelo), who is pretending to be a doctor. Nemorino asks him if he has a love potion, so that Adina would fall in love with him. Dulcamara gives him a bottle and tells Nemorino that the effects of the potion will happen in one day. However, the potion is in fact wine, which creates hilarious consequences and the end of the opera results in a excellent and cheerful conclution for all of the characters.
Dulcamara was played wonderfully, by bass Ildebrando D' Arcangelo, his voice powerful, accompanied with great acting, bringing the humor of the role perfectly. The Barcarolle "Io son ricco e tu sei bella" sung with Netrebko, was brilliant. Leo Nucci was equally great as Sergeant Belcore, with splendid singing and acting skills.
Rolando Villazon was exceptional, acting brilliantly funny, with hilarious, exaggerated facial expressions. His voice was astounding, singing the role perfectly, especially the famous aria "Una furtiva lagrima". His rendition of it was so beautiful, that the audience demanded an encore and the second time was even more incredible then the first.
Anna Netrebko was sublime, with excellent stage presence. Her beautiful voice was fantastic, having great technique and a wonderfully delicate, light tone when it came to singing the high notes. With her astounding range, she managed to swiftly change into different emotions, having everything that makes a brilliant bel canto singer. The aria that she sung which struck me the most, was the beautiful "Prendi, per me sei libero", her voice sounding exquisite.
The chemistry between Villazon and Netrebko was brilliant, their voices perfectly matched, sounding divine. It is very rare that you see something like that and this really helps the whole flow of the opera, creating a brilliant atmosphere, a real joy to watch and hear.
Accompanied by a phenomenal orchestra and choir, with fantastic singers, this production is perfect, bringing Donizetti's astounding music to life and I definitely recommend purchasing this opera.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the most performed operas owing to it's delightful music and comic plot. It is very suitable as an introduction to opera or as a first buy for anyone intrigued by his TV appearances and wanting to enjoy an opera starring superstar tenor Rolando Villazon. Rolando Villazon is Nemorino, a poor young Italian peasant, who is in love with Adina, played by superstar soprano Anna Netrebko, a beautiful landowner who torments Nemorino with her indifference. The twists and turns in the plot allow for comic and intensely romantic arias. Utterly beguiling, Rolando is sensational in this part. As Pavarotti observed 'Nemorino is half comic, half sad, just like life. He is also a simple country boy, yet he is not stupid'. We sense Nemorino's unhappiness and his goodness and he has our sympathy from the start in his quest to win his beloved's favour with the Elixir of Love.
Rolando brings the house down with 'Una Furtiva Lagrima' one of the most famous and often-excerpted arias in all of opera and his encore is, unbelievably, even more amazing. I love the pretty stage set and costumes, it's a wonderful treat of an opera production. Rolando is to perform this opera again shortly on stage. Viva Villazon!
Rolando brings the house down with 'Una Furtiva Lagrima' one of the most famous and often-excerpted arias in all of opera and his encore is, unbelievably, even more amazing. I love the pretty stage set and costumes, it's a wonderful treat of an opera production. Rolando is to perform this opera again shortly on stage. Viva Villazon!
31 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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Some friends loaned me this super DVD, and I enjoyed it so much I went and got my own copy. It was my first experience of Netrebko and Villazon and I was really impressed. It was obvious from their great performance the two of them each complimented the other, and this came across clearly in the various exchanges they had in the Opera. It was a treat to see Villazon juggling 3 apples whilst singing! It is so refreshing these days to see excellent singers who are also physically attractive, and I thoroughly recommend this recording of this light hearted and very tuneful opera.
I must also mention Leo Nucci's performance. He is a versatile and competent performer, and he comes over very well in L'Elisir D'Amore
I must also mention Leo Nucci's performance. He is a versatile and competent performer, and he comes over very well in L'Elisir D'Amore
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Villazon at his best
Netrebko and Villazon are again unforgettable - a superb operatic double-act if there ever was. He upstages her and his encore is a true highlight. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. W. Williamson
Lovely version of L'Elisir D'Amore
I won't go over the story as several reviewers already have. The DVD itself is filmed very well and picture quality is the top of what you would expect from a DVD transfer without... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Trev-R
Unrivalled
There is no shortage of excellent performances of L'Elisir d'Amore , but none to rival, in both the singing and the acting, Netrebko and Villazon. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. CASTELO-BRANCO
This DVD keeps me smiling.
What a joy this DVD is and I am sure even non-opera would enjoy it and the singing of all involved is excellent not only Rolando and Anna but also Ildebrando D'Archangelo. Read more
Published 10 months ago by flower1
The Fonteyn & Nureyev of the Opera World
I decided to buy this as am a huge fan of Villazon and Netrebko. How glad I am. Forget the criticisms of the scenery......who looks at the scenery when these two are on stage! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ms. Elaine Taylor
Good but lacking sparkle.
The bel canto operas of Donizetti are a delight and with Rolando Villazon-who I am a great admirer of-and Anna Netrebko-his partner in many superb productions-I had hoped for... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mrs Pisaroni
Get it, you cannot be without it!
Captivating, enjoyable, heart warming! performances all round without reproach, but Rolando Villazon simply bowled me over, in both voice and acting. What more is there to say? Read more
Published 15 months ago by operatic
A charming and captivated performance.
Opera and ballet lovers have been spoilt by the wonderful, ever-growing library of Blu-ray recordings which show off these art forms to their full potential. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Nigel Mc
A joy!
A joy from beginning to end. My usual listening taste is far 'heavier' than this and tends towards instrumental rather than vocal music. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Al summers
L'elisir d'Amore---Donizetti.
A marvellous performance by Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon.
A wonderful evening's entertainment. Read more
A wonderful evening's entertainment. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Nabucco
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