Customer Reviews

Moretti: Caravaggio [Blu-ray]

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In my book this ballet is an outstanding success although the premiere December 2008 met a mixed response (The critique is on the net [...]) IMO this is modern ballet at its best and is danced to very appealing arrangements of Montererdi's centuries old music. I consider it to be far better than AMELIA. The artistry, athleticism and interpretation of the dancers is impressive. They express a series of emotions with extremely effective lighting. There is no story as such, just dance interpreting the music supposedly giving a portrait of the painter, but it might not appeal to everyone.
The video is first rate but the audio had me perplexed as ARTHAUS production omitted the usual audio selection in the introductory menu. The audio can be toggled between PCM stereo and DTS-HD via the player remote but that should not be necessary.
I thoroughly enjoyed the brilliant artistry and like it more and more at each viewing but that is a very personal opinion so it is recommended with a caution as it might not be your cup of tea.

This is a magnificent work that is marred unfortunately by Arthaus Musik's inability to produce Blu-Ray discs without debilitating technical defects. In this case, I was fortunate. Most of the unplayable sections were not in the ballet itself but in the curtain calls and extras. Most, but not all. In other Arthaus Musik Blu-Rays, I was not so fortunate. I had to return two different Arthaus Musik's Blu-Rays of Braunfels's Die Vögel before Amazon and I gave up trying to get a playable copy. By now, I have become expert on trying to remedy these defects with the help of Amazon's technicians. Alas, when the defect is in the manufacture, nothing can be done. I have contacted Arthaus Musik twice, but they have ignored me. Not only no quality control, but no regard for their customers. Caveat emptor. Oh yes, I did receive one Arthaus Blu-Ray that actually worked. I am one of the lucky ones, I guess.