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David McVicar's acclaimed 2006 production of Mozart's opera. Antonio Pappano conducts (and accompanies the recitatives) with wit and depth, allowing the ensemble to capture the moments of dramatic tension and engage fully with the rhythm of what is already considered to be a classic production.
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Nozze Di Figaro (Le) (2 Dvd)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By P. Pieters
Format:DVD
I have the Böhm / Ponnelle version of this opera and I like it very much. The main characters in that version are credible and real life persons. It is a serious aproach. Only the lesser roles are one dimensional (specially dr Bartolo).
This ROH version emphasis the funny part of the opera. The count giving away his cover as he finds out that Cherubino has interest in his wife. Figaro limping away as he says he hurts his foot after jumping from the balcony and running back as he tries to get the letter from the gardiner. The countess and Susanna taking interest in Cherubino as he is dressed as a girl. Not over the edge as in the Salzburg production, but in a amusing way. The audience is picking this up and is laughing about the visual and textual jokes.
The choreograhy is very much inspired by the music. This works out well.
Recommended as an enjoyable lighter version of the Nozze di Figaro.
This ROH version emphasis the funny part of the opera. The count giving away his cover as he finds out that Cherubino has interest in his wife. Figaro limping away as he says he hurts his foot after jumping from the balcony and running back as he tries to get the letter from the gardiner. The countess and Susanna taking interest in Cherubino as he is dressed as a girl. Not over the edge as in the Salzburg production, but in a amusing way. The audience is picking this up and is laughing about the visual and textual jokes.
The choreograhy is very much inspired by the music. This works out well.
Recommended as an enjoyable lighter version of the Nozze di Figaro.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By pointone
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray
Mozart: Le Nozze Di Figaro [Blu-ray] [2006]
According to Stage Director David McVicar the special thrust of this fine production is the wedding of Figaro representing freedom of choice and not purely contractual considerations as contrasted by Figaro's obligations under his loan agreement with Marcellina: personally I did not notice this emphasis in practice.
The action is placed in post revolution France in 1830, with fairly traditional staging and fine costumes, my only question is that the excellent Susanna of Miah Persson is slightly undermined by elaborate costumes and jewellery that are completely inappropriate for a ladies maid.
The singing is superb, always in sympathy with Mozart's intentions rightly expressed as "a miracle of music" by conductor Pappano in a rather inadequate "making of" documentary.
Erwin Schrott portrays Figaro as a warm and engaging character, costumes apart Miah Persson is a lovely and lively Susanna, and Gerald Finley as Almaviva provides just the right levels of aggression in his callous treatment of his Countess and in his passion for Susanna. Rinat Shaham gives a fascinating performance of the aria "voi che sapete" bringing out all the adolescent longing and uncertainties with a success I have not encountered before.... Read more ›
According to Stage Director David McVicar the special thrust of this fine production is the wedding of Figaro representing freedom of choice and not purely contractual considerations as contrasted by Figaro's obligations under his loan agreement with Marcellina: personally I did not notice this emphasis in practice.
The action is placed in post revolution France in 1830, with fairly traditional staging and fine costumes, my only question is that the excellent Susanna of Miah Persson is slightly undermined by elaborate costumes and jewellery that are completely inappropriate for a ladies maid.
The singing is superb, always in sympathy with Mozart's intentions rightly expressed as "a miracle of music" by conductor Pappano in a rather inadequate "making of" documentary.
Erwin Schrott portrays Figaro as a warm and engaging character, costumes apart Miah Persson is a lovely and lively Susanna, and Gerald Finley as Almaviva provides just the right levels of aggression in his callous treatment of his Countess and in his passion for Susanna. Rinat Shaham gives a fascinating performance of the aria "voi che sapete" bringing out all the adolescent longing and uncertainties with a success I have not encountered before.... Read more ›
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Since other reviewers have commented at length on the musical aspects of this production, I will concentrate here on the staging. Technically it is excellent, but I am rather baffled as to why it was chosen to set this in early 19th century France. This would only make sense if the French Revolution had never occurred! As it is, we see what is essentially still a pre-1789 aristocratic household, amazingly surviving into the 19th century completely unscathed, and with all its attitudes and prejudices of the earlier period intact. Surely by 1830 Count Almaviva's plan to reintroduce the 'droit du seigneur' would have been utterly unthinkable with the noise of the mob and shadow of the guillotine in the background?
Unfortunately, musically excellent and visually appealing as this production is, it means it is completely lacking in any historical credibility, which is irritating for a member of the audience with any sense of history, (or indeed of geography - the several references to nearby Seville no longer make any sense).
Unfortunately, musically excellent and visually appealing as this production is, it means it is completely lacking in any historical credibility, which is irritating for a member of the audience with any sense of history, (or indeed of geography - the several references to nearby Seville no longer make any sense).
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
For me this represents perfection and is my favourite performance of many
21 Nov 2011
By I. Giles
TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This production and performance of Le Nozze di Figaro recorded in 2006 at the Royal Opera is, for me, as close to perfection as anyone has the right to dream of.
There are so many superlatives that it is almost too difficult to know where to start. However, one must try ...! To start with, the production by David MacVicar is one of his most inspired, brimming over with good humour, drama and relevant incidental detail that adds considerably to the suspension of belief so essential and critical to any stage production. In this production every single character comes alive before our very eyes and with total credibility. This is a notable achievement and needs to be recognised and applauded.
The cast are uniformly excellent and are all in fine voice and, most importantly, are of that generation that can really act as if in real life rather than acting that they are acting as so often used to occur. Clearly the current generation of singers represented here have been properly taught to act as well as sing and additionally, to be very camera aware. Consequently we, the home audience, benefit from this adjusted emphasis within training apparent in so many recorded performances. These are true singer/actors and in this production they are a particularly gifted team that gels from the first to the last moment. This summary also applies to the excellent chorus. Throughout the performance one is aware that the audience is fully engaged with much amusement to be heard at the appropriate times as well as spontaneous and enthusiastic applause at points such as the countess's fine `Dove sono' in act 3 to mention but one such moment.
To expand - Edwin Schrott and Miah Person make an ideally matched Figaro and Susanna.... Read more ›
There are so many superlatives that it is almost too difficult to know where to start. However, one must try ...! To start with, the production by David MacVicar is one of his most inspired, brimming over with good humour, drama and relevant incidental detail that adds considerably to the suspension of belief so essential and critical to any stage production. In this production every single character comes alive before our very eyes and with total credibility. This is a notable achievement and needs to be recognised and applauded.
The cast are uniformly excellent and are all in fine voice and, most importantly, are of that generation that can really act as if in real life rather than acting that they are acting as so often used to occur. Clearly the current generation of singers represented here have been properly taught to act as well as sing and additionally, to be very camera aware. Consequently we, the home audience, benefit from this adjusted emphasis within training apparent in so many recorded performances. These are true singer/actors and in this production they are a particularly gifted team that gels from the first to the last moment. This summary also applies to the excellent chorus. Throughout the performance one is aware that the audience is fully engaged with much amusement to be heard at the appropriate times as well as spontaneous and enthusiastic applause at points such as the countess's fine `Dove sono' in act 3 to mention but one such moment.
To expand - Edwin Schrott and Miah Person make an ideally matched Figaro and Susanna.... Read more ›
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It Delivers Sheer Joy
In this 2008 Royal Opera House treatment of "Le Nozze di Figaro," the beloved opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that was written more than 200 years ago, Erwin Schrott plays Figaro,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stephanie DePue
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Excellent
This is a typical Pappano ROH work, very well sung and staged. The bonus of this DVD is a short extract from an interview with designer McVicar who refers to Mozart as 'Voolfy'... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Giles Penfold
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Tout simplement magnifique
J'ai beaucoup apprécié ce DVD et suis entièrement satisfaite de cet achat ainsi que de la rapidité de l'envoi.
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Published 21 months ago by Krakowiak
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Das beste oder nichts
The wording of a recent TV advert for Mercedes Benz "The best or nothing" perfectly sums up this fantastic production. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2010 by Bookworm
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Great buy
I saw this live at the royal opera house and have watched the dvd numerous times. Its the best opera I've seen on stage or on screen. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2010 by A. Jabore
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Superlative Mozart
How wonderful that this production is available on DVD - this is the best Nozze di Figaro I have seen (and I have seen quite a lot). Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2010 by Etta Alex
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Absolutely wonderful!
I can hardly think of a better cultural experience than watching this fizzing performance of Mozart's great opera. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2010 by Mr Swallow
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Le Nozze de Figaro. Berlin/Barenboim 2000
Having recently watched the production of Figaro at The Royal Opera House Covent Garden conducted by Antonio Pappano and directed by David McVicar I am impressed by how superior it... Read more
Published on 30 May 2010 by david harries
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A superb traditional production of this Mozart masterpiece
Nearly all operas have very silly stories but like movies, they can get away with it if acting etc is first class. Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by Mr. John A. Coulson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very credible artists
I loved this performance. The prince, Figaro, and the lady are not only sung terrifically but acted very credibly as well. Impressive, enfuriating, romantic, funny and moving. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Marko Rauhamaa
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