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Mozart: Cosi Fan Tutte [DVD] [2010]

Topi Lehtipuu , Luca Pisaroni , Nicholas Hytner    Exempt   DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Topi Lehtipuu, Luca Pisaroni, Nicolas Rivenq, Miah Persson, Anke Vondung
  • Directors: Nicholas Hytner
  • Format: Anamorphic, Box set, Classical, Colour, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, PAL, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: Italian
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Opus Arte
  • DVD Release Date: 26 Feb 2007
  • Run Time: 210 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000NIWI9K
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 52,868 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Nicholas Hytner's production of Mozart's opera performed by Topi Lehtipuu, Luca Pisaroni, Nicolas Rivenq and Miah Persson, accompanied by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Glyndebourne Chorus conducted by Ivan Fischer.

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Cosi' Fan Tutte (2 Dvd)


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4.8 out of 5 stars
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When it was first performed, this opera was described as an opera buffa, but although there is much comedy (and the comedy element is given emphasis in this production), the opera has a dark and somewhat disturbing side. The plot, slight and amusing at first glance, deals with the sometimes anguished struggles that take place among constancy, sexual desire, and love between the sexes. The Victorians thought Così fan Tutte outrageous and vulgar, but times change and nowadays Così is generally considered to be one of the most satisfying and thought-provoking of the Mozart operas. The music without doubt is astounding, and is representative of Mozart at the very height of his powers.

This beautifully presented production (the singers appear in period clothes, for once, and perform against plain and well lit, pastel-coloured sets) is very successful indeed. The stars are the gifted young Swedish soprano Miah Persson (as Fiordiligi) and the German mezzo-soprano Anke Vondung (as Dorabella). Their singing is never less than excellent and is often quite ravishing. Miah Persson reminds me very much of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as she was in the mid-1950s (when I began to collect classical music records). Anke Vondung is almost equally impressive, and some of the duets sung by the two young women are quite brilliantly done. Though the two women principals stand out (in part, it must be said, because they have the best of the music) the rest of the singing is very good indeed. The two young male singers (Topi Lehtipuu and Luca Pisaroni) who share the centre of the action with the two ladies are very accomplished, and sing impressively. Conducting and orchestral playing are of a high standard throughout.

This is essentially an opera for six voices, and the only disappointment, in my opinion, is the relative weakness of the third pair of singers - Ainhoa Garmendia (as the scheming maid Despina) and Nicolas Rivenq (as the manipulative Don Alfonso). The former somehow gives the impression of not being thoroughly at home in her role, and the latter, who seems a little under-powered and takes quite a while to get going, has been poorly characterized by the director, who presents him as a rather good and even jolly sort of fellow instead of the unattractive and world-weary cynic that the libretto leads us to expect. But these are relatively small quibbles. The weaknesses of this production are far outweighed by the strong points, and this version of the opera can be confidently recommended.
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52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sheer perfection 4 April 2007
Format:DVD
I have many versions of Cosi, including the Ponnelle, which I thought unsurpassable - until I encountered this from last year's Glyndebourne. I first saw it last Christmas on the box, and itched to get a DVD. Now I have a copy, I am reminded forcefully how well the cast (unknown to me) drew every ounce of wit and humour from a piece that can easily go sour. There are many ingredients that go to make this such a success. Not only the singing, which is fresh as paint, but the acting, which I think is some of the best I have seen in a Mozart comedy. All cast members contribute to an ensemble performance. Clearly Nicholas Hytner deserves mention and Fischer, whose brisk, dramatic and characterful overture immediately has me in its grasp. I cannot reccommend this performance enough. If you can only have one recording, this should be the one. If you alrady have several, this should be added as soon as possible.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Cosi Fan Tutte yet! - excellent 5 Sep 2009
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have seen and bought many versions of this opera - always searching for the definitive one. AND THIS IS IT! At Last! The reasons? Here you are:
A very attractive and sexy young cast who can ACT as well as sing superbly.
They are completely immersed in their roles, and all have great comic timing, as well as singing with great passion when called for.
The production and direction are perfect, making the plot move along at a pace. Never are you tempted to fast-forward to the next aria. (So often my criticism of other productions has been the interminable recitatives [the semi-spoken lines between the arias] which just seemed to interrupt the 'good tunes', but not here as wit and character give them all a point and make it all a great pleasure.)
And finally, the blu-ray production is especially beautiful to look at. Why wouldn't you want it?

For anyone who doesn't know the opera, I'd say 'Go for it'. It may not be quite as well known as the other Mozart/Da Ponte operas (Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni), but for my money it has the loveliest arias of the lot, as a little familiarity will surely confirm. This is Mozart at his very best - and this production is an enduring pleasure from start to end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cosi fan tute
This is the DVD to purchase , for a first class production,cast, picture and sound quality.a truly five star DVD
Published 4 months ago by Alan R P Thatcher
5.0 out of 5 stars They don't come much better than this
The opening scene is a relatively plain panelled room with table and chairs, it is simple and effective. Read more
Published 6 months ago by I. Zaneres
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best I've Heard.
Despite the fact that the plot of Cosi is accepted as quite unbelievable, it is good fun generally. However this version is so well cast, so beautifully sung and set within a good... Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. Aplin
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb production even better in Blu-ray
This is a very fine version of this opera. The casting is excellent combining four believably young and attractive principal singers who are all capable of good acting as well as... Read more
Published 18 months ago by I. Giles
5.0 out of 5 stars Exhilarating production and performance that will reward repeat...
This production of Cosi fan tutte was recorded at Glyndebourne in 2006 which was the first year of this production's staging there. Read more
Published 18 months ago by I. Giles
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Just about perfection in every part of the performance. if you do not already own it, get it. If you cannot afford it then sell a child to raise the money and then buy it.
Published 20 months ago by The Fat Punter
4.0 out of 5 stars As it should be done
I'm not one for "concept" operas such as Aida sung naked in a Glaswegian brothel or replacing hero-collecting Walkure for corpse-washing nurses. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Mark R. Irving
5.0 out of 5 stars Glorious performance, sublime music!
Cosi fan Tutti is probably my favourite opera and this may explain why I currently have 3 versions on Blu-ray, having previously surrendered an older performance on dvd. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Nigel Mc
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Twelve reviews and not one of them less than five stars: such acclaim bears witness to how outstanding this production is. Read more
Published on 16 May 2011 by H. A. Weedon
5.0 out of 5 stars Fellow Reviewers - THANKS A TON
What has been stated below is for the DVD of this work that I bought before I upgraded and bought a Blu ray... Read more
Published on 14 April 2011 by Satish Kamath
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