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Twin Spirits is a unique and intimate, live theatrical performance by a chamber ensemble of actors, singers and musicians, portraying the deep and ultimately tragic love between the composer Robert Schumann and his pianist wife Clara Wieck. In this intensely moving performance of words, song and music, the Schumanns' long separation, so formative an influence on their lives, is reflected in the division of the ensemble into male and female groups. Robert's letters to Clara are read by Sting and his songs sung by Simon Keenlyside, with accompaniments and instrumental music played by Iain Burnside and Sergej Krylov. Clara's letters to Robert are read by Trudie Styler and her songs sung by Rebecca Evans, with accompaniments and instrumental music played by Natalie Clein and Natasha Paremski. The narrator, Derek Jacobi, links together the letters and lyrics to complete the essential outline of the story. Conceived and directed by John Caird, Twin Spirits was first performed in June 2005 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London and has since been experienced only at private performances for charity by small audiences of all ages and interests, leaving them deeply touched and inspired.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I haven't ever written a review for Amazon before, but after watching this DVD I had to write a few words to let everyone know how amazing it is. Sting and Trudie are absolutely brilliant, and the performances from Simon Keenlyside and Rebecca Evans are of the highest calibre. The story is full of happiness and sorrow, and I defy you to get to the end without a tear in your eye! Apparently it's being sold to help support the Royal Opera House Education department so profits are going to a great cause too.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This really is a new performance artform.
Viewed under the right conditions (with a large enough screen - preferably a projector in a fully light controlled environment)and with a good sound system, this experience really is "better than being there". For we are treated to a visual feast of cast and musicians which you could not have enjoyed as one of the happy few who actually witnessed this event at Covent Garden. Add to that the superlative, totally believable sound - plus the remarkable video editing, and you have a deeply emotional experience that combines words, music and song in a way that is quite unique.
An absolute must. To be savoured again and again...
Viewed under the right conditions (with a large enough screen - preferably a projector in a fully light controlled environment)and with a good sound system, this experience really is "better than being there". For we are treated to a visual feast of cast and musicians which you could not have enjoyed as one of the happy few who actually witnessed this event at Covent Garden. Add to that the superlative, totally believable sound - plus the remarkable video editing, and you have a deeply emotional experience that combines words, music and song in a way that is quite unique.
An absolute must. To be savoured again and again...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Exquisite - Moving - Beautiful
A wonderful DVD, the music is beautiful, the artists brilliant - the whole package should not be missed.
This is one DVD that I will be compelled to watch over and over again. The story of the Schumanns is beautiful yet tragic, the music and letters flow so well, it is a great production. A thoroughly brilliant composition, everybody that watches it will have tears in their eyes, it is so moving. I could not leave the room whilst this was playing, I was so captured by the whole story.
Whether you are into classical music or not this is a DVD that should be watched, I think people of all ages would enjoy the emotional story. My twelve year old found it interesting and moving as she did not know the tragic story. I am sure we will watch it again as a family very soon. I now know what to buy people for Christmas!
A wonderful DVD, the music is beautiful, the artists brilliant - the whole package should not be missed.
This is one DVD that I will be compelled to watch over and over again. The story of the Schumanns is beautiful yet tragic, the music and letters flow so well, it is a great production. A thoroughly brilliant composition, everybody that watches it will have tears in their eyes, it is so moving. I could not leave the room whilst this was playing, I was so captured by the whole story.
Whether you are into classical music or not this is a DVD that should be watched, I think people of all ages would enjoy the emotional story. My twelve year old found it interesting and moving as she did not know the tragic story. I am sure we will watch it again as a family very soon. I now know what to buy people for Christmas!
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majestic
Simply laid out, beautifully spoken, excellent playing and divine singing. It all just works so well beautiful knitting together of words, music and song. Read more
Published 13 months ago by spud
Wonderful, intimate portrait of Robert and Clara Schumann
This DVD set is a "must have". This portrait of Robert and Clara Schumann is sensitively and intimately done by an outstanding cast. Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Patricia Juniper
Deeply moving story of happyness, love and sorrow.
I thoroughly enjoyed this collage of excellent pieces of music, songs and letters about the intense and ultimately tragic love between Robert and Clara Schumann. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by Bliss
A revelation!
For anyone who thought Robert Schumann's music is unapproachable or difficult, Twin Spirits should come as a revelation as one glorious melody follows another. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by E. Chichester
Better than nothing !
Not being able to see the performance this is second best but so enjoyable . And possible to see again and again . A good way to connect with different arts .
Published on 31 Oct 2009 by Jayne Azzopardi
Twin Spirits
A must have. This is not just a DVD, this is an experience, and an amazing one at that. An incredibly moving love story, narrated by Derek Jacobi, beautifully told by Sting and... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by Daniel Wyler
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