Product Details

• Actors: Sarah Walker, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Jean Rigby, Richard Van Allan, Elizabeth Vaughn
• Directors: Colin Graham
• Format: Classical, Color, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: English (PCM Stereo)
• Subtitles: German, English, Spanish, French
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Arthaus Musik
• DVD Release Date: October 31, 2006
• Run Time: 147 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000I2IUM0
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,339 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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BRITTEN:GLORIANA - DVD Movie

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most satisfying rendition of Gloriana available!, May 21, 2009

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KC "KC London" (London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Britten - Gloriana (DVD)

I own the other two versions of this Opera on commercial release. I have to say that the Opera North (heavily edited) version has wonderful psychologically arresting performances. However, this 1983 ENO production has better vocalists in all the central roles. Whilst I prefer the emotional intensity of the Opera North production (Barstow is as fine an Elizabeth I as any on stage or screen), the drama is just as high in the ENO production because the vocalists are so fine; Sarah Walker has a steadier voice than Barstow's rather more 'superannuated' one. However, the orchestra is the most powerful recommendation for this DVD. The intensity of the orchestral performance is a revelation.

This is a glorious sounding Gloriana and has made me realise how special this opera is. This is far from being Britten's 'damp squib' composition. Indeed, I find it a work of great beauty, both subtle and thrilling. The finale is terribly moving. Britten surpassed himself for dramatic intensity in what was a composition of genius. This production helps us see just how good the opera is in the right hands. I recommend it. However, if you have the resources buy the Opera North one as well.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent realization of Britten's masterpiece!, February 15, 2007

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Robert W. Upshaw "rwu" (Fredericksburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Britten - Gloriana (DVD)

Both musically and dramatically I found this to be a very satisfying rendition of Britten's Coronation Year masterpiece. Sarah Walker's performance of the title role is a tour de force and the others in the cast support her well. The production, using a single unit set, is well conceived and appropriate. Recommended highly.