Genre:
Opera
Release Date:
Sep 2003
Recorded:
2003
Number of Discs:
1
Sound:
Dolby Surround; Dolby Stereo
Subtitles:
EN, ES
Aspect Ratio:
16:9 Anamorphic
Display:
NTSC
Catalog Number:
OA0886D
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (The Royal Opera)
Simon Keenlyside (Papageno); Dorothea Röschmann (Pamina); Will Hartmann (Tamino); Diana Damrau (Queen of the Night); Franz-Josef Selig (Sarasto);
The internationally renowned Mozart interpreter Sir Colin Davis conducts the chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House and a glittering cast in David McVicar's 2003 production of Mozart's last opera recorded, in sumptuous surround sound, live at Covent Garden. Recorded in High Definition.
Reviews
"This productions slow journey from darkness into the light works well on the small screen, not least thanks to high-definition camera work and Sue Judds inspired direction for television. The real magic, though, is supplied by the onstage cast...In Dorothea Röschmanns hands, Pamina emerges not so much a powerless victim of Fate but more as a passionate woman prepared to suffer in the nameof love. Her natural command of the stage is sagely employed by McVicar...Diana Damraus supremely sung Queen of the Night oozes class, while Simon Keenlysides profoundly human, touchingly sympathetic view of Papageno deserves an Olivier Award." (Classic FM)
"...a mellow warmth that was deeply satisfying. Simon Keenlyside...a triumph as quite the most engaging Papageno I have ever encountered...With an exceptional Queen of the Night, Diana Damrou, this is an evening no Mozart lover should miss..." (The Mail on Sunday)
Extra features
BBC feature looks behind the scenes at this production. Conductor Sir Colin Davis talks about Die Zauberflöte. Illustrated synopsis of the opera. Illustrated booklet with biographies in English, French and Spanish.