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1. Opening Credits / Traviata / Levine 2. Prelude Surround Sound 3. "Dell'invito trascorsa è già l'ora" Surround Sound 4. "Libiamo ne'lieti calici (Brindisi) Surround Sound 5. "Che è ciò?" Surround Sound 6. "Un dì felice, eterea" Surround Sound 7. "Ebben? che diavol fate?" Surround Sound 8. "Si ridesta in ciel l'aurora" Surround Sound 9. "E strano!" - "Ah, fors'è lui" Surround Sound 10. "Follie! Delirio vano è questo!" - "Sempre libera" Surround Sound 11. "Lunge da lei ... De' miei bollenti spiriti" Surround Sound 12. "Alfredo?" "Per Parigi or or partiva" Surround Sound 13. "Pura siccome un angelo" Surround Sound 14. "Non sapete quale affetto" Surround Sound 15. "Un dì, quando le veneri" Surround Sound 16. "Ah! Dite alla giovine" Surround Sound 17. "Imponete" "Non amarlo ditegli" Surround Sound 18. "Dammi tu forza, o cielo!" Surround Sound 19. "Che fai?" "Nulla" Surround Sound 20. "Ah, vive sol quel core" Surround Sound 21. "Di Provenza il mar, il suol" Surround Sound 22. "Avrem lieta di maschere la notte...Di Madridi" Surround Sound 23. "Noi siamo zingarelle - Di Madride noi siam mattadori" Surround Sound 24. "Di Madride noi siam mattadori" Surround Sound 25. "Alfredo! Voi!" Surround Sound 26. "Invitato a qui seguirmi" Surround Sound 27. "Ogni suo aver tal femmina" Surround Sound 28. "Di sprezzo degno se stesso rende" Surround Sound 29. "Alfredo, Alfredo, di questo core" Surround Sound 30. Prelude Surround Sound 31. Teneste la promessa...Addio del passato Surround Sound 32. "Largo a quadrupede" Surround Sound 33. "Signora..." "Che t'accade?" Surround Sound 34. "Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremo" Surround Sound 35. "Ah, non più!" - "Ah! Gran Dio! Morir sì giovine" Surround Sound 36. "Ah, Violetta!" "Voi? Signor?" Surround Sound 37. "Prendi, quest'è l'immagine" Surround Sound Disc 1 - Bonus Features Title Additional Info 1. La Traviata Trailer 2. Mozart22 - Trailer 3. Catalogue Slideshow
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Ten years on video and no DVD yet! Come on Deutsche Grammophon release the DVD, please! This is one of 'the' best opera films available. Zeffirelli went to town on this, with sumptuous costumes and sets. His three stars were wonderful. Stratas actually looks like a consumptive and sings gorgeously. Domingo was fantastic in this part looking great and singing and acting like a dream, showing that some tenors can actually act as well as sing. Cornel MacNeil was just right as the pompous father who lives to regret his actions. This film was probably one of the first opera films to do well in cinemas and it stayed fairly true to the original opera, only missing out a couple of arias. If you've never seen an opera this is a good film to start with.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Although I enjoy opera I cannot claim to be competent to make judgement on the technical qualities of this DVD. Suffice it to say that I found it to be most enjoyable. What I think your average customer needs to know is that this DVD is actually a run of the film production in 1982, which apparently was much acclaimed. The difference, of course, is that this version is not produced on a stage but in various settings including streets, gardens and houses. One gets the impression at times that the songs have been dubbed and there is not always that belief the the performer is actually singing the words. To some this film version may add to the entertainment value but to others it might seem a little unusual. I found it strange at first but warmed to it with time. I think that the performers were extremely good and the film format allowed the dance scenes to be shown to good effect.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this filmed version of Verdi's tragedy when it was transmitted by the BBC many Christmas's ago. I fell in love with Placido Domingo that day and my love for this wonderful singer has continued undiminished ever since. I wore out an old VHS tape and was delighted that it was now available on DVD.
Directed by Franco Zefferelli, this is a misty,lavish and traditional production. The role of Violetta is a problematic one by virtue of her circumstances and the fact that she is dying of consumption. Teresa Stratas has the vulnerability and fragility needed for the role. She may not be the best Violetta vocally-Rene Fleming and Anna Netrebko take some beating-but she certainly looks the closest to death at the end. Domingo's Alfredo is lush,sumptuous, poignant and downright gorgeous. As he rushes to Viloetta's side in her last moments, sweeping her up into his arms,his impassioned performance reaches out and grabs you-you swoon, you mourn, he draws out all the pathos and emotion he can. Germont pere, is sung by Cornell MacNeil, strongly and believably. There are some beautiful set pieces, mistily shot, and the film is my favourite out of all the operas Zefferelli has directed. Wonderful romantic stuff-not necessarily the best production-but fabulous nevertheless.
Viva Placido !!!
Directed by Franco Zefferelli, this is a misty,lavish and traditional production. The role of Violetta is a problematic one by virtue of her circumstances and the fact that she is dying of consumption. Teresa Stratas has the vulnerability and fragility needed for the role. She may not be the best Violetta vocally-Rene Fleming and Anna Netrebko take some beating-but she certainly looks the closest to death at the end. Domingo's Alfredo is lush,sumptuous, poignant and downright gorgeous. As he rushes to Viloetta's side in her last moments, sweeping her up into his arms,his impassioned performance reaches out and grabs you-you swoon, you mourn, he draws out all the pathos and emotion he can. Germont pere, is sung by Cornell MacNeil, strongly and believably. There are some beautiful set pieces, mistily shot, and the film is my favourite out of all the operas Zefferelli has directed. Wonderful romantic stuff-not necessarily the best production-but fabulous nevertheless.
Viva Placido !!!
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Awesome
From the purely scenic point of view, this is the best performance ever produced of La Traviata, specially because it's a movie based on the opera, not a theatre performance.
Published 1 month ago by Fábio
The Zefirelli Traviata
Still up there with the very best,unbelievably lavish and gorgeous to look at, Zefirelli must have blown the budget for years.
Published 8 months ago by Pally
Brilliant "La Traviata"
Franco Zeffirelli's 1982 film version of Verdi's wonderful opera is, for me, an
all-time classic. Read more
all-time classic. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Carreras "Tifoso"
A shattering experience!
Musically, this is fine production, though it's probably not the best you could ever buy. What makes it the most utterly amazing filmed opera which I've ever seen, is the way in... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Will Stevens
Extravagant Splendour
As a film, of course, this is done the wrong way round. The music is the star, is all important and everything else revolves around it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by S. Johnson
Not delivery on time
I needed the DVD asap but the delivery took too much time, I wanted to cancel the delivery and get the money back but I couldn't. Al last I got the item, almost three weeks later.
Published 18 months ago by Victor
Sumptuous
This is the perfect movie for both the opera enthusiast and the opera novice. If you'd like to try opera and have never seen one, watch this breathtakingly beautiful film. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Rnute
Excellent - Works with UK DVDs
I saw this film when it first came out in 1982 and have loved it since - I still have the 12" vinyl record and a worn-out VHS (no subtitles). Read more
Published 21 months ago by Pete H
Super DVD
This DVD by Franco Zefirelli must be in the library of all opera lovers. It is good entertament.
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Joseph Attard
Wonderful Traviata
A wonderful Traviata. Stratas and Domingo perfect for their parts. It can be watched with pleasure any number of times. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2008 by R. Allott
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