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Puccini - Turandot / Franco Zeffirelli - Marton, Domingo, Mitchell, Plishka, Cuenod - James Levine, MET (1988) |  | Artists: Eva Marton, Plácido Domingo, Leona Mitchell, Paul Plishka, Hugues Cuenod
Label: Umvd Labels
Category: DVD
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Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 5235
Format: Color, DVD, Subtitled, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC
Language: Italian (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 134 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 044007305898
UPC: 044007305898
EAN: 0044007305898
ASIN: B000094HMU
Theatrical Release Date: January 27, 1988
Release Date: August 12, 2003
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 big isn't always better! August 22, 2010
Derek Fitzgerald (canada)
Yes...this is a grand production,with huge everything...sets,scenery etc.,but as a finished product I'm not sure this is the best of the best.
The singers are fine, and they even act well.Ms. Mitchell built a good career,a lot of which was devoted to her role as liu, which she sang all over the world.Domingo is fine-a big role for him,but despite a failure to navigate a high C- a note that he has never had anyway,his work is very good.Marton has the vocal power and a pleasing enough voice.Plishka looks, plays, and sings the part wonderfully.Ping,Pang and Pong are just right,with Ping offering a truly beautiful baritone.The orchestra led by Maestro Levine is adaquate,but not thrilling.Part of the problem, on a metaphysical level is the ability of anyone or anything to match the Zeffirelli stage.But,the general failure of the highly touted Metropolitain opera chorus to command it's role in this production astounds me.The first tenors missed "fuggi.fuggi-only one being sung, and sounding like one tenor at that! The following "Va Va"...Va Va"is flat and amateurishly sung.Now this is a live recording and I do understand that fact-still, cues are cues and proper technique is proper technique.During this Met chrorus' history waeknesses were often evident, whcih were worked on under new direction,but I've always felt the Met chorus to be highly overrated.Believe me, having sung in the chorus of this opera,the role of the chorus is of prime importance.You may also notice a big voiced lead soprano, with a rather aged and wobbly attack.I spent time on the chorus here because hardly anyone else does.
It was an OK production,but give me the Corelli,Nilsson productions hands down every time.None has ever matched the power and beauty of sound.Imagine- they did it without a Zeffirelli set and a budget only God could afford.
 Love at first note April 14, 2010
Kathleen Pickering (Phoenix, AZ United States)
Ever since my taste in music did a 180 and all I now listen to is classical music, I have been in love with nessun dorma. One of my newer recordings had this breathtaking climax of music that turned out to be the Turandot's first act closing. That sealed it for me, I had to see the opera. My PBS station aired it and I recorded it. In replaying it, just as Turandot entered for her first scene, a previously set program came on and that was the end of that recording of Turandot. All that was left to do was purchase it. Upon arrival I opened the DVD, trying not to use my teeth to get the wrapping off, then sat back in comfort to watch Turandot. It was everything I could have hoped for. My ruined recording was a Franco Zeffirelli production but all that was available was an earlier Zeffirelli production, but as a consolation prize, I got Placido Domingo. Sublime.
As a plot line, Turandot's refusal to gracefully accept her loss and live up to her bargain made me want to somehow slap her silly face, but since one cannot do that, I tried to ignore that part of the story. When that happens I know the author has done well.
atlantasteve April 2, 2010
Atlanta
I have said that once I see Turandot my life will be complete. I have seen Turnadot at the Met and my life has been made good. I have been reliving the wonderful experience on VHS but now having it on DVD is a true continuation of that enjoyment. "Turnadot" says it all. It is the apex of the pyramid for all operas. I became an opera fan and a Met supporter because of my being truly overwhelmed with seeing Turnadot. I have purchased works by Marton, Domingo and other opera creations because of this introduction to opera. First on PBS tv, then the live performance at the Met, and now I get continuous entertainment with the DVD. The best opera performers are here. The picture and sound quality is excellent. I love it! I still love it! Life is good! Enjoy!
Excelent work of all. March 6, 2010
Laurito
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Metropolitan Opera House environment is very good to work this opera. The soprano and tenor work excelent. Orchestra better.
Puccini - What's not to like! February 5, 2010
Morton A. Ohren (Winter Springs, FL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't think that I have ever seen Domingo in 'just a fair performance'. As Calaf, he is outstanding, and you don't even have to see the end of the opera to know that he's going to get the girl.
Marton is more than adequate as the titled character and Zeffirelli spared none of the Met's money to put on this lavish production.
Highly reccommended.
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