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Tosca - Puccini review by A customer from Birmingham, England

White heat of passion. 30 January 2005
...l singers who act brilliantly as well, superb and beautiful photography and the Royal Opera House Orchestra on top form. Get a bottle of wine, take the phone off the hook, lock the doors... Read customer review

Royal Opera House Orchestra - filmography

Il Trovatore on DVD (2002)
Starring: The Royal Opera, Jose Cura, Royal Opera House Orchestra
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Certificate:
The Royal Opera House's production of Verdi's passionate opera Il Trovatore stars Jose Cura and Dmitri Hvorostovsky. This spectacular production was co-produced by the Teatro Real of Madrid and the sets were designed by noted film designer Dante Ferretti.

66% from 108 members

Rigoletto (2002)
Starring: Paolo Gavanelli, Marcelo Alvarez, Christine Schafer
Director: David McVicar
Certificate:
Giuseppe Verdi's timeless opera is performed at the Royal Opera House in a passionate production. David McVicar directs and Sire Edward Downes conducts this retelling of the vengeful opera. Performers include Marcelo Alvarez, Peter Auty, and Christine Schafer.

72% from 207 members
Not currently released

Tosca - Puccini on DVD (2001)
Starring: Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Ruggero Raimondi
Director: Benoit Jacquot
Certificate:
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French director Benoit Jacquot (A SINGLE GIRL) adapts the famous opera by Giacomo Puccini in his film TOSCA. The stunningly dramatic opera stars--Angela Gheorghiu as Floria Tosca, Roberto Alagna as Mario Cavaradossi, and Ruggero Raimondi as Baron Scarpia--who steal the show with their intense vocal ..read more »

69% from 416 members

The Nutcracker (2001)
Starring: The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Shirley Laub
Certificate:
Hoffman's Christmas story, set to Tchaikovsky's score with choreography inspired by Lev Ivanov, creates an atmosphere of fantasy and the supernatural.

73% from 208 members
Not currently released

Coppelia - Delibes - Royal Opera House (2000)
Starring: Leanne Benjamin, Carlos Acosta, The Royal Ballet
Director: none
Certificate:
A performance of the popular ninteenth century ballet. Produced by the Company's founder, Dame Ninette de Valois. Includes biography of Osbert Lancaster with Anthony Dowell. The ballet tells the story of a toy maker and his daughter, Coppelia, who becomes an object of desire for a neighbour.

73% from 208 members
Not currently released

Falstaff on DVD (1999)
Starring: Bryn Terfel, Roberto Frontali, Kenneth Tarver
Certificate:
A performance of Verdi's opera plus some additional material. Includes interviews with Graham Vick, Bernard Haitink and Bryn Terfel.

64% from 49 members

The Firebird / Les Noces on DVD (1996)
Starring: The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House Orchestra
Certificate:
The Royal Ballet celebrates two of Igor Stravinsky's dance masterpieces. Leanne Benjamin, Jonathan Cope, Zenaida Yanowsky, and David Pickering lead the company in colorful performances of THE FIREBIRD and LES NOCES. Both productions were staged and choreographed by the legendary Nijinska.

67% from 120 members

Romeo Et Juliette on DVD (1995)
Starring: Roberto Alagna, Leontina Vaduva, Francois Le Roux
Director: Brian Large, Brian Large
Certificate:
Charles Mackerras conducts Gounod's thrilling opera of Shakespeare's play. In French with English subtitles.

64% from 89 members

La Traviata on DVD (1994)
Starring: Royal Opera Chorus, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Gillian Knight
Certificate:
Sir Georg Solti conducts the Royal Opera Orchestra and Chorus in Verdi's classic opera. Internationally renowned soprano Angela Gheorghiu is stunning and passionate in the role of Violetta. Filmed live in December of 1994 at Covent Garden's Royal Opera House, this LA TRAVIATA also features strong ..read more »

72% from 406 members

Mayerling on DVD (1994)
Starring: Darcey Bussell, Lesley Collier, Irek Mukhamedov
Director: Keith MacMillan
Certificate:
A performance of Kenneth MacMillan's ballet 'Mayerling' with music by Franz Liszt.

62% from 130 members

Stiffelio on DVD (1993)
Starring: Jose Carreras, Catherine Malfitano, Gregory Yurisich
Certificate:
Celebrated tenor Carreras performs the title role as Verdi's cuckolded minister confronting his wife's adultery. Recorded live at The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, in February 1993.

63% from 63 members

Carmen on DVD (1991)
Starring: Maria Ewing, Luis Lima, Leontina Vaduva
Director: Nuria Espert
Certificate:
Georges Bizet's classic opera is presented here in a live production from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. The cast includes Maria Ewing, Luis Lima, Leontina Vaduva, and Gino Quilico.

57% from 43 members

Fidelio - Royal Opera House on DVD (1991)
Starring: Gabriela Benackova, Josef Protschka, Royal Opera House Orchestra
Certificate:
This production features a cast that includes Gabriela Benackova, Josef Protschka, and Neill Archer, along with the stage direction of Adolf Dresen. The programme also presents Christoph von Dohnanyi conducting the Royal Opera House.

66% from 74 members

Die Fledermaus on DVD (1985)
Starring: Kiri Te Kanawa, Hildergarde Heichele, Benjamin Luxon
Director: Humphrey Burton
Certificate:
The Johann Strauss opera 'Die Fledermaus' with music performed under the baton of Placido Domingo.

71% from 129 members

Andrea Chenier on DVD (1985)
Starring: Royal Opera Chorus, Cynthia Buchan, Royal Opera House Orchestra
Director: Humphrey Burton
Certificate:
Umberto Giordano's opera 'Andre Chenier' performed by the Chorus and Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House. The cast includes: Placido Domingo, Giorgio Zancanaro, Cynthia Buchan, Patricia Johnson and Jonathan Summers.

61% from 79 members

Der Rosenkavalier - The Royal Opera House on DVD (1985)
Starring: Kiri Te Kanawa, Anne Howells, Aage Haugland
Director: John Schlesinger
Certificate:
Kiri Te Kanawa stars in this production of one of Richard Strauss's most famous operas, conducted by Sir George Solti. Performed at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

63% from 124 members

Falstaff - Giuseppe Verdi - The Royal Op... on DVD (1983)
Starring: Renato Bruson, Leo Nucci, Katia Ricciarelli
Director: Brian Large, Brian Large
Certificate:
Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Falstaff' performed by the Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Katia Ricciarelli leads the three wives; Leo Nucci sings the part of Ford. Conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini. Sung in Italian.

74% from 43 members

Manon on DVD (1982)
Starring: Jennifer Penney, Anthony Powell, The Royal Ballet
Director: Colin Nears, Norman Morice, Nor
Certificate:
Kenneth MacMillan's spectacular work for the Royal Ballet, "Manon" tells the tragic story of a young student who falls under the spell of a beautiful, but immoral woman. Performed in 1982 at London's Royal Opera House Convent Garden, Jennifer Penney dances beautifully in the title role to Jules ..read more »

62% from 60 members

Les Contes D'Hoffmann - Royal Opera Hous... on DVD (1981)
Starring: Placido Domingo, Luciana Serra, Claire Powell
Director: Brian Large, Brian Large
Certificate:
Placido Domingo leads an all-star cast in John Schlesinger's exciting production of Offenbach's opera. Performed at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Conducted by Georges Pretre. Cast also includes: Luciana Serra, Claire Powell and Robert Tear. Sung in French. Subtitled.

70% from 137 members

La Fille Mal Gardee on DVD (1981)
Starring: The Royal Ballet, Lesley Collier, Michael Coleman
Certificate:
The Royal Ballet at Covent Garden performs Herold's "La Fille Mal Gardee" with choreography by Frederick Ashton. Two young lovers strive to overcome a disapproving mother and vast differences in social class. Ferdinand Herold's score is performed by the Royal Opera House Orchestra under the ..read more »

73% from 221 members

Die Fledermaus - Royal Opera Chorus on DVD (1977)
Starring: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Royal Opera Chorus
Director: John Cox
Certificate:
A production by John Cox of Johann Strauss' enduring opera 'Die Fledermaus'.

65% from 45 members

The Nutcracker (1968)
Starring: Merle Park, Rudolf Nureyev, The Royal Ballet
Certificate:
A version of The Nutcracker made for television in 1968 and choreographed and produced by, as well as starring, Rudolf Nureyev. Music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.

55% from 67 members
Currently unavailable

Aida - Royal Opera House on DVD
Starring: Cheryl Studer, Luciana D'Intino, Dennis O'Neill
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Certificate:
Featuring a performance of Verdi's opera 'Aida' recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

63% from 44 members

Peter Grimes on DVD
Starring: Royal Opera Chorus, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Jon Vickers
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Certificate:
Benjamin Britten's opera 'Peter Grimes' which tells the story of Peter Grimes and his relationship with the inhabitants of a small fishing village on the coast of eastern England in 1830. With words by Montagu Slater. Conducted by Colin Davis. Sung in English.

71% from 149 members

Royal Opera House Orchestra facts

5 most recent films

Il Trovatore - 3.5 stars
Rigoletto - 3.5 stars
Tosca - Puccini - 3.5 stars
The Nutcracker - 3.5 stars
Coppelia - Delibes - Royal Opera House - 3.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

La Fille Mal Gardee - 3.5 stars
The Nutcracker - 3.5 stars
Coppelia - Delibes - Royal Opera House - 3.5 stars
La Traviata - 3.5 stars
Rigoletto - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Carmen - 3.0 stars
Aida - Royal Opera House - 3.0 stars
Die Fledermaus - Royal Opera Chorus - 3.5 stars
Falstaff - Giuseppe Verdi - The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden - 3.5 stars
The Nutcracker - 3.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Royal Opera Chorus - 13 times - show films
The Royal Ballet - 7 times - show films
Angela Gheorghiu - 3 times - show films
Roberto Alagna - 3 times - show films
Lesley Collier - 2 times - show films

Most frequent directors

none - 5 times - show films
Brian Large - 3 times - show films
Brian Large - 3 times - show films
Elijah Moshinsky - 3 times - show films
Humphrey Burton - 2 times - show films