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Oh, if only we could have "concept" productions like this in the UK, rather than the tired old nonsense we often have to endure at the ENO and Garden. This "taster" dvd is superb. Although some aspects of the production may bemuse (eg Brunhilda's breast plate !) with the exception of such minor caveat, the overall experience is absolutely wonderful. There is a true sense of epic theatre - the designs are breathtaking - the singing as good as can be desired. And if you observe carefully, absolutely every detail is totally appropriate to Wagner's requirements, albeit with a modernist twist.
Just see how the designer envisages the building of Valhalla - and makes clear the human implications and the issues of social order, so implicit in Wagner's text. Yes it's all there and delivered with sophistication and total theatrical bravura.
The blu ray is of course splendid and both sound an image of demonstration class.
Don't miss this magnificent production. Event if you don't like it, you cannot question its theatrical power...
Oh dear... I seem to have raved on about this in a rather over the top way... but just you wait and see what I mean...
Just see how the designer envisages the building of Valhalla - and makes clear the human implications and the issues of social order, so implicit in Wagner's text. Yes it's all there and delivered with sophistication and total theatrical bravura.
The blu ray is of course splendid and both sound an image of demonstration class.
Don't miss this magnificent production. Event if you don't like it, you cannot question its theatrical power...
Oh dear... I seem to have raved on about this in a rather over the top way... but just you wait and see what I mean...
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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If you, like me, enjoy Wagner's music but haven't got the time to sit through the whole of the Ring cycle in one go, then this is a must buy.
If you have never listened or watched any of the operas that make up Der Ring des Nibelungen this film is as good an introduction as any. Who knows? it may inspire you to explore the rest of what is one of the great works in western music. If you are a beginner I would say ditch out any prejudices about Wagner's thoughts regarding race, religion or politics and just listen.
This video brings the stunning blu ray clarity and sound of these wonderful productions.
I believe the idea of highlights is that you get a picture of the whole in a fraction of the time. This video succeeds in doing this.
If you have never listened or watched any of the operas that make up Der Ring des Nibelungen this film is as good an introduction as any. Who knows? it may inspire you to explore the rest of what is one of the great works in western music. If you are a beginner I would say ditch out any prejudices about Wagner's thoughts regarding race, religion or politics and just listen.
This video brings the stunning blu ray clarity and sound of these wonderful productions.
I believe the idea of highlights is that you get a picture of the whole in a fraction of the time. This video succeeds in doing this.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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The subtitle of this set, is a Ring for the 21st century. It certainly is and this is a great demonstration disc for showing off the Blu Ray format in Opera, with its high quality surround sound and HD images.
It's good that you can get a a cheap introduction to this Ring Cycle, as while I have no doubts that Mehta is a great conductor, I am not aware of the orchestra and the performance space is relatively new. So this is a good chance to sample, without committing yourself to 14 hours and an expensive box set.
This has all sorts of things that make it highly suitable for Blu Ray - great lighting, wonderful 3D Computer Animation, acrobatic performers and a cutting edge opera house.
I must say I loved the whole "experience" , but this may not replace some of the great Rings and performers as the 1st choice - Wagner no doubt would have preferred his beloved Bayreuth. But for sheer technical brilliance, in every way, this performance can't be beaten and it deserves to at least be sampled.
I would highly recommend the extracts - this is a great value disc and gives a wonderful glimpse into the whole - with good subtitles that can be switched off in various languages and a couple of "making of" extras. The Blu Ray transfer is certainly of the highest quality.
It's good that you can get a a cheap introduction to this Ring Cycle, as while I have no doubts that Mehta is a great conductor, I am not aware of the orchestra and the performance space is relatively new. So this is a good chance to sample, without committing yourself to 14 hours and an expensive box set.
This has all sorts of things that make it highly suitable for Blu Ray - great lighting, wonderful 3D Computer Animation, acrobatic performers and a cutting edge opera house.
I must say I loved the whole "experience" , but this may not replace some of the great Rings and performers as the 1st choice - Wagner no doubt would have preferred his beloved Bayreuth. But for sheer technical brilliance, in every way, this performance can't be beaten and it deserves to at least be sampled.
I would highly recommend the extracts - this is a great value disc and gives a wonderful glimpse into the whole - with good subtitles that can be switched off in various languages and a couple of "making of" extras. The Blu Ray transfer is certainly of the highest quality.
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