A performance of the Donizetti opera in three acts by the Orchestra and Chorus of the Lyon National Opera. Evelino Pido conducts. Read more
| Starring | Patrizia Ciofi, Roberto Alagna, Ludovic Tezier, Marc Laho |
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| Genres | Music/Musical |
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A performance of the Donizetti opera in three acts by the Orchestra and Chorus of the Lyon National Opera. Evelino Pido conducts.
| Starring | Patrizia Ciofi, Roberto Alagna, Ludovic Tezier, Marc Laho, Nicolas Cavallier, Yves Saelens |
|---|---|
| Studio | TDK UK LTD |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 20 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 01 Dec 2003 Production year: 2002 |
| Format | DVD |
The french version of this work does differ from the more popular italian version. Ciofi performs the mad scene without the two unwritten high e flats or it may be f's i'm not sure which key it is performed in, also the famous duet with the flute in the mad scene is missing. In my opinion though Ciofi gives one of the most dramatic performances i've seen. (her wierd facial contortions aside.)
My main gripe about this production is the men. Alagna tends to shout his way through the role of edgar. A much better performance from him was his recent faust. The other men were adequate, no more.
A wonderful opera but a poor production. Some of the singing is acceptable, but it just doesn't sound right sung in French, not even with an artist of the calibre of Alagna. Give it a miss!