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Mozart: Le Nozze Di Figaro [DVD] [1967]
 
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Mozart: Le Nozze Di Figaro [DVD] [1967]

DVD ~ Joachim Hess
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  • Directors: Joachim Hess
  • Format: Classical, Colour, DVD-Video, PAL, Subtitled
  • Language German
  • Subtitles: German, English, Spanish, French
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: ARTHAUS
  • DVD Release Date: 20 Nov 2006
  • Run Time: 170 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • ASIN: B000IY05Y4
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 133,398 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Historical studio production from the Hamburg State Opera with set and costumes by Ita Maximowna, 1967.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 'Figaro' with a Sensational Cast, but Sung in German, 26 Jan 2007
By J Scott Morrison (Middlebury VT, USA) - See all my reviews
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This DVD of 'Die Hochzeit des Figaro' was filmed in 1967 and not only was one of the early films of a complete opera, it is also one of the very first filmed in color. It comes from the Hamburg State Opera, then under the artistic direction of Rolf Liebermann, and the cast is taken entirely from the company's resident singers. Most of the singers went on to international careers and at this point they are young, vigorous, musically impeccable and entirely believable in their roles. They all look the part as well, a definite plus for a film of an opera. The original film was restored recently and although there are a few points where either video or sound is lacking, overall it makes a good visual and aural impact. The conductor is Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, a veteran conductor long associated with this company; he is one of the group of German conductors who came of age in the Hitler era and who made many recordings that were very well-considered in their day.

As for the singers, they are actually a dream cast with a young Edith Mathis as Susanna, the Americans Heinz Blankenburg and Arlene Saunders as Figaro and the Countess, the Finnish baritone Tom Krause as the Count. Elisabeth Steiner makes a fine Cherubino, and Noël Mangin a very acceptable Bartolo. Blankenburg's Figaro is both masculine and sexy and he uses his light baritone expertly. Tom Krause's rich baritone is perfect for the Count and his stage presence is such that one can understand why the Count had such luck with the ladies. Edith Mathis's pure soprano matches her pert looks. Arlene Saunders, who later sang heavier roles, sings a a particularly beautiful 'Porgi amor' (here 'Hör' mein Flehen') at the beginning of Act II. Steiner's Cherubino is both impetuous and dashing, and her singing is excellent. The ensemble scenes are done skillfully. The denouement in Act IV is particularly fine.

I loved this production, of course making allowances for the age of the production and that it is sung in German. Both of those factors will undoubtedly eliminate it from consideration by many, but musically it is definitely worth its asking price.

Scott Morrison
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