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2selina2 (August 17, 2008 at 7:24 pm)
That's Christine Schäfer. She's perfect for this role.
RAF71chingachgook (August 12, 2008 at 3:55 pm)
Damn this is amazing. LOVE IT! btw, actress who plays Cherubino is too cute for words. Who is she?
KatherineXIX (July 31, 2008 at 5:51 am)
Haha, I just realized that right around 1:33, the conductor becomes retarded up until the "dum da dum"s end. Anyone else hear it?
soundfond (July 12, 2008 at 3:26 am)
ares7768, no worries bud ;)) I'll also take the "classic production, light, comical and period costumes" any day! lol
ares7768 (July 11, 2008 at 4:50 pm)
soundfond, you're right. sorry, didn't get my facts straight! i liked the pseudo-modern treatment...
Dogaradodia (July 11, 2008 at 3:16 pm)
Great sound!
soundfond (July 2, 2008 at 4:59 am)
ares7768, according to Da Ponte's Memoirs, the Austrian Emperor had considered Beaumarchais' COMEDY 'Le Mariage de Figaro' too licentious for the Court, so he forbade the company at the German-language theatre to perform it. In 'Le Nozze', Da Ponte expunged passages of revolutionary sentiment, lacking much detail of the original plot, its social and legal satire. However, he kept the action of the opera like that of the play, within one day 'folle journée' (insane day) of the play's subtitle.
ares7768 (July 1, 2008 at 8:51 am)
soundfond, i certainly see your point. While Mozart isn't treated with a cynical wash, I think this is a great production. Let's assess this opera though. At the time, the Emperor (and court) thought that Figaro, subject matter that stirred hate between classes was unsuitable for performance...and to adapt the story as a comedy was unheard of. Attitudes and preferences change. i prefer the "classic" production...light, comical, and period costumes!
taintedside (June 29, 2008 at 3:00 am)
I agree with soundfond. Completely.The actress who plays Cherubino by the way, is simply one of the most beautiful creatures I've ever seen playing on a stage.
unnannonelluretra (June 10, 2008 at 9:15 pm)
bella voce |
