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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. Read more

Starring	Kiri Te Kanawa, Anne Howells, Aage Haugland, Barbara Bonney
Director	John Schlesinger
Genres	Music/Musical, World Cinema

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- "...Rarely has this luscious, burnished score been so realized with such emotional intensity or played with such glowing fervour..."
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  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
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  Sumptuously staged entertainment
  
  If Salome and Elektra are rough earthenware pots of spicy stew, Der Rosenkavalier is a silver rimed porcelain dish of fairly cakes. Strauss?s strikingly ... read more »
  
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  - Martin Carter
  - London
  - 08 Jan 2005 at 18:52
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  A Brilliant Production!
  
  Other than the age of this production, which can show, this is the best DVD performance of Der Rosenkavalier I have watched (beating the Karajan/Salzburg ... read more »
  
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  - 17 May 2011 at 14:39
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  Not really a comedy
  
  This is billed as a comedy but that isn't really accurate. The Marriage of Figaro is a comedy with plenty of love interest. This is a beautiful love story ... read more »
  
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- - gf
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  - Cullompton
  - 14 Jul 2007 at 21:08
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  Der Rosenkavalier
  
  Very highly recommended. This performance is very well staged with elaborate sets and excellent singing throughout. The lead singers are all strong and the ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey
  - 20 Apr 2007 at 18:36
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  Outstanding
  
  This sumptuous production was quite delightful. The artistry of Anne Howells made the action sparkle from beginning to end.
  
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- - George Figes
  - Hertfordshire, England
  - 28 Feb 2005 at 17:01
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  Sumptuously staged entertainment
  
  If Salome and Elektra are rough earthenware pots of spicy stew, Der Rosenkavalier is a silver rimed porcelain dish of fairly cakes. Strauss?s strikingly ... read more »
  
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- - Martin Carter
  - London
  - 08 Jan 2005 at 18:52
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  Wonderful
  
  A bitter sweet, romantic masterpiece from Richard Strauss. Memorable music with stunning orchestration. Beautifully sung, staged and recorded. Strongly ... read more »
  
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  - Romsey, Hampshire, England
  - 22 Dec 2004 at 23:50
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  Brilliant
  
  This performance of one of Strauss' most popular operas is beautifully sung and acted. Conducted by George Solti the score was perfectly interpreted.read more »
  
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- - Hugh Craig
  - Leicester UK
  - 31 Jul 2004 at 22:16
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  Sumptuously staged entertainment
  
  If Salome and Elektra are rough earthenware pots of spicy stew, Der Rosenkavalier is a silver rimed porcelain dish of fairly cakes. Strauss?s strikingly ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 62936
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Martin Carter
  - London
  - 08 Jan 2005 at 18:52
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  Outstanding
  
  This sumptuous production was quite delightful. The artistry of Anne Howells made the action sparkle from beginning to end.
  
  Report this review
- 76631
- - George Figes
  - Hertfordshire, England
  - 28 Feb 2005 at 17:01
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  Der Rosenkavalier
  
  Very highly recommended. This performance is very well staged with elaborate sets and excellent singing throughout. The lead singers are all strong and the ... read more »
  
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- 432010
- - a customer
  - Surrey
  - 20 Apr 2007 at 18:36
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  Brilliant
  
  This performance of one of Strauss' most popular operas is beautifully sung and acted. Conducted by George Solti the score was perfectly interpreted.read more »
  
  Report this review
- 13125
- - Hugh Craig
  - Leicester UK
  - 31 Jul 2004 at 22:16
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  Wonderful
  
  A bitter sweet, romantic masterpiece from Richard Strauss. Memorable music with stunning orchestration. Beautifully sung, staged and recorded. Strongly ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 60446
- - a customer
  - Romsey, Hampshire, England
  - 22 Dec 2004 at 23:50
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  Not really a comedy
  
  This is billed as a comedy but that isn't really accurate. The Marriage of Figaro is a comedy with plenty of love interest. This is a beautiful love story ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 458447
- - gf
  - 176 reviews
  - Cullompton
  - 14 Jul 2007 at 21:08
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  A Brilliant Production!
  
  Other than the age of this production, which can show, this is the best DVD performance of Der Rosenkavalier I have watched (beating the Karajan/Salzburg ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 993893
- - a customer
  - 17 May 2011 at 14:39

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  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....