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DVD : Massenet - Manon / Fleming, Alvarez, Vernhes, Chaignaud, Lopez-Cobos, Paris Opera
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Massenet - Manon / Fleming, Alvarez, Vernhes, Chaignaud, Lopez-Cobos, Paris Opera starring: Renée Fleming, Marcelo Alvarez, Jean-Luc Chaignaud, Michel Sénéchal, Alain Vernhes List Price: $29.99 CD-Charts Price: $26.99 You Save: $3.00 (10%)Prices subject to change. |
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0824121000295 Format: Classical, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Tdk DVD Video Manufacturer: Tdk DVD Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Tdk DVD Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: October 21, 2003 Running Time: 164 minutes Studio: Tdk DVD Video Theatrical Release Date: 2001 Sales Rank: 34969 MPN: OPMANON Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Description: This DVD introduces a production by Gilbert Deflo, which had its first performance at the Bastille opera in Paris in June 1997, conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos. It was an unforgettable experience thanks to the splendid historical costumes by William Orlando, the minimal décor, the sophisticated lighting as well as the musical excellence of the performers. It was also due to the charisma of Renée Fleming; she confessed in an interview, "I think Manon is my favorite role. I love French music, it is so elegant and delicate stylistically. It has both dramatic and lyrical elements." Marcelo Alvarez was brilliant in the role of the Chevalier des Grieux, and among the other artists were Jean-Luc Chaignaud as Lescaut, Alain Vernhes as the Comte des Grieux, Michel Sénéchal as Guillot de Morfontaine and the choir and orchestra of l'Opéra de Paris. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - A Night at the OperaAnd a very satisfying one too! Massenet's music is sublime; the satin-voiced Renee Fleming portrays a charming Manon and Marcelo Alvarez, a convincing Des Grieux (although no one can live up to my childhood memories of seeing the great Brazilian soprano Bidu Sayao and Giuseppe Di Stefano in the leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera). The highlight for me was Alvarez's heart-breaking rendition of "Ah, fuyez, douce image!" as Des Grieux waits to take his vows at Saint Sulpice. The red-haired Fleming is stunning in the title role, but she presents such a picture of health that I had to suspend my disbelief when she is supposed to be dying on the rode to Le Havre. This is partly the fault of the costumer, who dressed her in shiny ... Read More: Rating: - Fleming à ParisPour Renée Fleming, il s'agissait sans doute d'un "challenge" : chanter Manon, en Français of course, et à l'Opéra de Paris! Challenge réussi...qui pourrait résister à l'une des plus belles femmes au monde, dont la voix irradie et enchante? Curieusement, Manon est devenue la coqueluche des grandes maisons d'opéra, et les chanteuses d'aujourd'hui (Dessay et Netrebko, entre autres) aiment se l'approprier. C'est très bien, car l'opéra possède beaucoup plus de charmes que sa rivale puccinienne, trop brutale à mon goût. La production française se veut plus intimiste qu'à Vienne ou Barcelone, avec de beaux cadrages qui se resserrent ou s'élargissent, comme des plans cinématographiques, évoquant aussi bien Watteau que ... Read More: Rating:  - Vive Manon!Superbly sung and beautifully produced stage version of "Manon". Renee Fleming is in divine voice and looks ravishing in the various costumes. Her impeccable French phrasing is a joy to behold. Marcelo Alvarez is a wonderful singer. The costumes and set are perfect. Not too outlandish or overdone. Sound and picture quality are excellent. The camera people did an outstanding job of filming this live show. The audience is clearly appreciative of what they witnessed that evening. Highly recommended. Rating: - sad but beautiful...The opera of melancholy, and that's Massenet and I love it! And oh, I'm a Fleming fan, also I like Alvarez. This Manon is preferable to Puccini's prolonged piece-- so it's heartbreakingly recommended... Rating: - Exquisite Manon: Fleming & Alvarez in top formThe first time I saw this performance was actually on the big screen for it was a part of an opera-festival in Vienna. My memories weren't deceiving me here. Not since the days of de los Angeles (Still a fave) have I been as enchanted with a Manon. Renee Fleming portrays both the innocent girl as well as the corrupted seductress perfectly. Her voice is like a sensual perfume, gorgeous, warm and bursting with colours and emnotions. (I don't get much of Manon's corruption & cunning from de los Angeles, Freni or Cotrubas. Sills on the other hand manages a balance of supreme artistry but her voice is less luxurious than Fleming's) Manon is not an innocent with a pretty sweet voice, Manon is first of all a weak, greedy & seductive woman. ... Read More: |
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