David McVicar

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Giulio Cesare - Handel review by shuunya from St. Albans

Truly Outstanding 22 August 2008
...iscs. Don't be - this is complete theatre from start to finish. This is first David McVicar production I have seen and I will definately be seeking out this amazing direct... Read customer review

Le Nozze Di Figaro - Royal Opera House/L... (2008)
Starring: Erwin Schrott, Miah Persson, Jonathan Veira
Director: David McVicar
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With the help of the barber Figaro, Count Almaviva has stolen the ward of Doctor Bartolo, Rosina and made her his Countess. Figaro has entered the Count's service as valet and fallen in love with the Countess's maid Susanna.

74% from 7 members
Currently unavailable

Mozart - Le Nozze Di Figaro on DVD (2006)
Director: David McVicar
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A performance of Mozart's LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, featuring the Royal Opera House Orchestra and the Royal Opera Chorus. Stage direction by David McVicar.

82% from 72 members

Recorded Live At Glyndebourne Opera Hous... (2005)
Starring: Sarah Connolly, Alexander Ashworth, Patricia Bardon
Director: David McVicar, Peter Sellars
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David McVicar’s production of Giulio Cesare manages to combine serious insight with entertainment, bringing Handel’s masterpiece to life in a powerful, convincing and highly intelligent way. In every line of the complex narrative the subtle nuances are apparent, reflecting perfectly the transparent ..read more »

57% from 7 members
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Carmen on DVD (2003)
Starring: Anne-Sofie Von Otter, Marcus Haddock, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Director: David McVicar
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Georges Bizet's famous opera has been exhilaratingly produced, true to the concept that CARMEN was 'the first ever musical.' Director David McVicar has restored the story to the original 'opera comique' as written, taking it away from the direction of grand opera that it is most commonly associated ..read more »

61% from 116 members

Georges Bizet - Carmen - Blu-ray (2002)
Director: David McVicar
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Georges Bizet's famous opera has been exhilaratingly produced with the concept that CARMEN is 'the first ever musical.' Director David McVicar has restored the story to the original 'opera comique' as written, taking it away from the direction of grand opera that it is most commonly associated with...read more »

58% from 42 members

Rigoletto on DVD (2002)
Starring: Paolo Gavanelli, Marcelo Alvarez, Christine Schafer
Director: David McVicar
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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 205 members

Giulio Cesare - Handel (3 discs) on DVD
Starring: Glyndebourne Chorus, Orch Of The Age Of Enlightenment, William Christie
Director: David McVicar
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Handel's interpretation of the story of Caesar who rescues Cleopatra.

78% from 121 members

Mozart - Die Zauberflote - Blu-ray
Starring: Simon Keenlyside, Dorothea Roschmann, Will Hartmann
Certificate:
A performance of Mozart's DIE ZAUBERFLOTE, conducted by Sir Colin Davis.

63% from 39 members
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Mozart - Le Nozze Di Figaro - 4.0 stars
Giulio Cesare - Handel - 4.0 stars
Rigoletto - 3.5 stars
Carmen - 3.0 stars
Le Nozze Di Figaro - Royal Opera House/London - 3.5 stars

Peter Sellars - 1 times - show films
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