Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Opera National de Paris) (2002) Reviews

Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Opera National de Paris) (2002)
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The Opéra National de Paris performs Gioacchino Rossini's pitch black comedy opera in this 2002 performance directed for the stage by Coline Serreau. Bruno Campanella conducts the Orchestre et Choeurs de l'Opéra National de Paris, and Roberto Sacck, Carlos Chausson, and Dalibur Jenis star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Joyce DiDonato, Roberto Saccà, (more)
Director(s):
Ariane Adriani
Format(s):
DVD
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Brent T.

They should have renamed this "The Barber of Arabia" because they moved the location from Spain to the Mideast. I would not mind so much but the costumes and sets are not particularly attractive. Every production I have seen of "The Barber of Seville" is better than this DVD. On the other hand, the picture, sound, and performances are all good.

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Robert O.

If you like your opera up close and personal, this is the video for you. The director has a love affair for extreme close-up shots -- great for checking make-up lines or counting sweat droplets -- but also great for seeing the energy the principals are putting into their roles. All the principals are in fine voice -- especially Joyce DiDonato -- whose comic skill matches her vocal technique. All in all, a very enjoyable performance -- up close and personal.

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Marsha H.

Unique costuming. More comedy than in most performances. Love Berta's character.

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Joy D.

Joyce DiDonato is wonderful! All the principal singers are excellent. The production is ridiculous. Why is this set in - maybe - Turkey?

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    Brent T.

    They should have renamed this "The Barber of Arabia" because they moved the location from Spain to the Mideast. I would not mind so much but the costumes and sets are not particularly attractive. Every production I have seen of "The Barber of Seville" is better than this DVD. On the other hand, the picture, sound, and performances are all good.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Robert O.

    If you like your opera up close and personal, this is the video for you. The director has a love affair for extreme close-up shots -- great for checking make-up lines or counting sweat droplets -- but also great for seeing the energy the principals are putting into their roles. All the principals are in fine voice -- especially Joyce DiDonato -- whose comic skill matches her vocal technique. All in all, a very enjoyable performance -- up close and personal.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Marsha H.

    Unique costuming. More comedy than in most performances. Love Berta's character.

    Yes   |   No

     
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