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  • Actors: Aprile Millo, Luciano Pavarotti, Harolyn Blackwell, Gordon Hawkins, Leo Nucci
  • Directors: Brian Large
  • Writers: Antonio Somma
  • Format: Classical, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, PAL
  • Language Italian
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
  • DVD Release Date: 9 Sep 2002
  • Run Time: 137 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • ASIN: B00006CXFD
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 53,643 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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    #39 in  Music > Classical Instrumental > Performers > A-Z > K-L > Levine, James
    #59 in  DVD > Musicals & Classical > Opera > Composers > Verdi

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A performance of Verdi's opera 'Un Ballo In Maschera' by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra And Chorus; conducted by James Levine. Singers include: Luciano Pavarotti and Aprile Millo. Directed by Brian Large.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Pavarotti Out-shone, 25 Jul 2005
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The role of Gustavus in Un Ballo in Maschera has long been one of Pavarotti's favourite and stalwart roles. His recording under Sir Georg Solti remains one of the glories of the CD catalogue. However in this live performance from the Met he does not quite maintain his high standards. Everything individually is present, the character, the vocal tone and range - but it does not quite come together.

In this performance he is far out-shone by the heart-felt Amelia of Aprile Millo - playing to her "home crowd" and giving an intensely musical and dramatic performance. Her act 3 aria is the highlight of the performance. Nucci, once over a shaky start gives a strong Renato, Florence Quivar provides strong support as Ulrika. Levine leads the orchestra as one would expect - a slightly old-fashioned approach but with glorious sound, particularly from the strings, supporting his singers in exemplary fashion.

The production is of the usual standards of a Met spectacular - predominantly in shades of blue and gold and richly costumed. Rarely I suspect has the final ball had quite as many guests (although why some would attend as topiary chess pieces was a little beyond me!).

For a generally strong, traditional performance for repeated viewing this is ideal. For Pavarotti at his best in the role look to the decca recording. If you are looking for an unexpected approach (a la Bieto) this isn't the version for you.

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