- Actors: Eva Marton, Luciano Pavarotti, Sherrill Milnes, Dolora Zajick, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
- Format: Classical
- Language Italian
- Classification: Exempt
- Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
- VHS Release Date: 13 Oct 1992
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B00004R6JI
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16,085 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
- #86 in Film & TV > Musicals & Classical > Classical Music > Composers > Verdi
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Format:VHS Tape
Though this 1988 Metropolitan Opera performance is far from perfect, it still has a lot to offer the viewer/listener. One of the drawbacks is that Il Trovatore is a "night" opera, where all the drama seems to happen from dusk to dawn; this production takes it literally, and it is very dimly lit. It is saved by its beautiful silvery costumes, which reflect the minimal lighting, so at least you can see where the people are in the midst of the black stage.
The cast:
Luciano Pavarotti is in fine fettle, with a virile, powerful interpretation of the glorious "Ah ! si, ben mio coll'essere", and a bit better than usual acting performances.
Sherrill Milnes is vocally past his prime here, but is a great stage presence, and does an excellent, villainous Conte di Luna; aptly named, because the moonlight becomes him…he looks fabulous.
Eva Marton seems at first uncomfortable in the sweet young maiden part of Leonora, but does get better with every scene; she is really good in the last act, and I always like her singing.
Dolora Zajick's Azucena is superb. A truly magnificent voice, and does well as an actress too.
Jeffrey Wells is wonderful, and makes an effective and attractive Ferrando.
James Levine keeps it all together with enthusiasm, and the sound is terrific.
A lovely touch is the paper raining down on Pavarotti at the final curtain call from an appreciative audience, and there is much to appreciate in this performance of one of Verdi's most melodic, dramatic operas. Total running time is 133 minutes.
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