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DVD : Bizet - Carmen / Levine, Baltsa, Carreras, Metropolitan Opera
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Bizet - Carmen / Levine, Baltsa, Carreras, Metropolitan Opera starring: Agnes Baltsa, Jose Carreras, Samuel Ramey, Leona Mitchell, Myra Merritt directed by: Brian Large List Price: $29.98 CD-Charts Price: $19.97 You Save: $10.01 (33%)Prices subject to change. |
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0044007300091 Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC Label: Deutsche Grammophon Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon Release Date: December 12, 2000 Running Time: 172 minutes Studio: Deutsche Grammophon Theatrical Release Date: April 01, 1987 Sales Rank: 9616 MPN: 73000 Related Items:
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 Rating:  - "Carmen" the OperaFor ages I have been familiar with this opera, and once upon a time designed costumes for it, too. This version was somewhat different, but very good. The settings didn't always appear as though it was the cigarette factory or the café of Lilas Pastias, but the acting was good and the singing excellent. Not a recent production, it still shows how good Jose Carreras is. Unfortunately Samuel Ramey didn't seem as convincing as Escamillo as he could have. Though a smaller role, it is nevertheless very important to the story. The music of deutsche grammophon has always been well known and looked for and overall it is hard to fault the Metropolitan and these performers. James Levine leads the ever fabulous orchestra as well. I give it ... Read More: Rating: - The star 'Jose'This MET production in 1987 is in many ways illustrious: two top opera stars in the lead roles, big staging and festive choruses plus good dancers. Agnes Baltsa shined vocally here, but really, Carmen is a bit of a stretch for her in 1987 visually. I have heard Samuel Ramey elsewhere, and must say that his Escamillo is somewhat mediocre in this production. His two big arias lacked charisma, especially when you have Jose Carreras as Don Jose. It would be difficult to convince the audience that this toreador is the man that Carmen would prefer over Don Jose! Jose Carreras is in his absolute prime here - big arias sweetly sung, physically convincing, ardent in acting (he is not consistently passionate elsewhere). Most of all, ... Read More: Rating:  - Excellent Voices... BUTIf you are looking for a version with excellent voices, this is it!!! If you are looking for a great "theatrical" production, this is it!!! BUT I must say that I found a terrible issue in this version: Carmen (Baltsa) and Escamillo (Ramey) were not Carmen and Escamillo. CARMEN, as far as I understand these character... she must be sensual, sexy, seductive, graceful, not rigid but loose while dancing, surrounding with its charisma, mysterious and at the same time cold, jealous and interested. Carmen must astonish like a gypsy. Baltsa was never Sensual nor graceful. Yes, she has an EXTRAORDINARY volcal interpretation... and musically is just perfect... that's Puccinis and the actual conductor work. But I never saw ... Read More: Rating:  - Carreras shines in "Carmen"If you are relatively new to opera as I am, Baltsa's performance of Carmen may have to grow on you - as it did on me - but you'll have no trouble admiring and appreciating Carreras' Don Jose character right away. (The role is one of his specialties.) Back to Baltsa: You'll have to get over her physical apperance -Carmen is supposed to be 17!- as a temptress and then you will enjoy her portrayal. Magnificent voice! Samuel Ramey is dripping with confidence as Escamillo, the bullfighter, and his voice is really nice. Leona Mitchell's voice is less than perfect in this live performance, but it is a voice I would be greatful to own. She is a sweet Micaela, (The girl who loves ... Read More: Rating: - Carreras and Baltsa are stealing the showAt first I have to say that a lot of operas often happen to have a wonderful tenor and a really bad soprano or vice versa. This is absolutely not the case here. Both mezzo soprano Agnes Baltsa and tenor José Carreras are doing a brilliant job with both their singing and acting. I think they both have a stage presence that very few can beat. Agnes Baltsa possesses a crystal clear voice, but she can also belt if that's what it takes to make the final outcome more believable. José Carreras' voice contains so much beauty; it's full of emotions, sensual and with that irresistible hint of honey. Like Baltsa he can also sacrifize beauty to enhance his performance. Agnes Baltsa is just so sensual as Carmen it's no wonder Don José is powerless ... Read More: |
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