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Two of opera's brightest stars, Cecilia Bartoli and Bryn Terfel and conductor, Maestro Myung-Whun Chung, will thrill you with their very special brand of magic for a recital of arias and duets recorded at the beautifully refurbished Glyndebourne Opera House. The programme features favourite pieces from, amongst others, Mozart, Rossini and Donizetti. Filmed in High Definition.

Works
Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore - Quanto amore; Handel: Judas Maccabaeus - Arm, arm ye brave; Haydn: L'anima del filosofo - Al tuo seno fortunato; Mozart: La clemenza da Tito - Parto, parto, ma tu ben mio; Don Giovanni - La ci darem la mano; Madamina, il catalogo è questo; Le nozze di Figaro - Overture; Se vuol ballare; Si a caso madama; Die Zauberflöte - Pa-pa-pa-pa-Pagagena; Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia - Dunque io son?; Semiramide - Bel raggio lusinghier

Press Reviews
"...pinpoint vocal interplay and assured comic acting...a formidable display of coloratura technique and laser-sharp intonation." (The Guardian)

"...the two well-matched singers get exactly right the tricky question of just how much ‘acting’ to do in concert performance...unflawed and un-ostentatious professionalism [from the orchestra]." (Gramophone)

"...it's an emotional edginess that makes Bartoli's performance of the cantata Arianna a Naxos so remarkable, an artist running to embrace danger you might say...The concert begins with Harnoncourt leading his own Vienna Concentus Music through a compelling... performance of Haydn's Oxford Symphony. As ever, it's orchestral balance and the carefully judged dynamics that make a Harnoncourt performance so gripping. The hushed introduction to the opening movement is as tightly coiled as a spring, before it's ambushed by the whole orchestra. It's a delight to watch Harnoncourt working with his own players..." (International Record Review)

Cast
Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Cecilia Bartoli (Mezzo)
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Myung-Whun Chung

Production
Company: Glyndebourne Festival Opera
Stage Director: Brian Larger

Disc Information
Catalogue Number: OA0840D
Date of Performance: 1999
Running Time: 90 minutes
Sound: Dolby Surround; Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE
Label: Opus Arte

Product details

Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.47 x 0.59 x 7.64 inches; 4.73 Ounces
Director ‏ : ‎ Brian Large
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Classical, DVD, NTSC, Color
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 29 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2002
Actors ‏ : ‎ Cecilia Bartoli, Bryn Terfel, Myung-Whun Chung
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French, German
Language ‏ : ‎ Italian (Dolby Digital 5.0)
Studio ‏ : ‎ Opus Arte
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000068TPJ
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Fine Concert, Poor Subtitles

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015

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I will happily join the crowd. These two favorites put on a show one would not want to miss. I do have one very vigorous complaint directed at the producer of the subtitles: they are inadequate. Long before Beverly Sills had the courage to follow the lead of a Canadian friend and introduce written words into the opera house, I was arguing with traditional opera buffs that songs (whether an "aria" or a Rodgers and Hart theater-hoped for popular song) are comprised of music and words...and it is not enough, as many experienced opera attendees of that period would argue, to know that ten minutes of singing was just him telling her he loved her. As Sills reported, immediately that words were shown, singers noticed a greater responsiveness of audiences to every nuance of the aria. Now it is true that many concerts that are issued do not bother with this expense...and this one did. There are subtitles. I appreciated them. However, they were too scanty for one who likes to know exactly what he is saying to she, and she to him. For the most part, it would appear, current watchers do too, since otherwise issuers of DVD's would not pay the freight to have subtitles superimposed on the performance.
So, a fine disc to watch and hear...but unless you are of the Old Breed, you will have to accept that all that you will know of what they are saying, in most cases, is, you are a smart dame, I sure am.

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Maxx the Cat

Magic, just magic

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2002

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I'd first seen this performance on CBC TV(Canada) in 2001 and immediately knew I was watching something special. Having purchased and just watched the DVD two things become abundantly clear. First, it's even better than I remembered and second, this recording makes it so obviously clear how much more an excellent DVD gives the viewer, compared to an equally excellent, but visually lacking, CD.
On this DVD one gets to see and hear not only two great virtuosos in what must be their absolute singing prime, but also two incredible actors who obvious absolutely love what they are doing: And if that wasn't enough you get to listen to a magnificent orchestra who has a conductor with impeccable timing. Also the photography is wonderfully done: just the right facial expression, just the right cut to the next camera for the most appropriate view: just the right angle to see the cello player come in on a certain note to accompanying the vocalist. Magic, just magic! Too bad there wasn't more.
Appendage Oct/2002
Since my original review of this DVD in Jan 2002 I would like to add that this has, without a doubt, become my favorite opera DVD: and Donizetti's "Quanto amore" from the Elixer of Love is my favorite piece. Although there are several others that are truly wonderful ("madamina", "La ci darem la mano" and "Pa-pa-pa" just to mention a few)
It is the definitive perfect mix of Singer-Conductor-Orchestra acting as a living breathing entity.
What a thrill it must have been to have witnessed this performance live.

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Robert Cartwright

Enjoyable!

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013

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You don't see or hear a performance like this every day. The voice of both Cecilia and Bryn are spectacular, but more than that, they enjoy what they are doing and share their enthusiasm with the audience. The only reason for not giving this DVD the maximum rating is that personally I don't like some of the arias that were selected, but again, that is only my personal taste. If you like to listen (and watch) the performance of great operatic singers this is a must DVD.

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William Gibbs

HD-DVD has a problem!

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2008

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HD-DVD of Cecilia & Bryn at Glyndebourne has a serious problem!

Both my 3rd gen Toshiba players show:
Cannot play the disc.
Error Code: 408bc00c

deepdiver said the same of the HD-DVD disc on 3-18-08. (I got my 1st disc before him but have been busy and hadn't tried looking at it until 2 weeks ago.) So far, I've now gotten 2 discs of this from Amazon, and they're (Amazon) now (e-mail this morning) insisting that I take a 3rd one!!

I've an A35 and an A3 player, both w/the latest 2.0 firmware. I don't have Die Fledermaus, but I do have other Opus Arte HD-DVD discs (and no problems with them).

Better sound is my main reason for getting HD-DVD and Dolby TrueHD5.1 has been a winner over the 5.1 sound found on regular DVD video. (i.e. DD5.1 and sometimes also DTS5.1)

The only good news is that returning the box back to Amazon doesn't take much time, and only costs a couple pennies of adhesive tape (with reuse of a previously used incoming mailer). Aggravation is the big downside.

I also HATE that Amazon mixes reviews of HD-DVD together with DVD/VHS reviews, and assume they do the same with Blu-Ray, and wish that they'd at least stop doing that for Blue-Ray.

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operamaryc

Byrn and Bartoli having FUN together!

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2003

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I'm not a fan of Bartoli and bought this based on the review here by other fans and because I love Terfel. Enjoyed the CD and the DVD of course is better as the interaction is very entertaining and makes the concert much more meaningful. I did enjoy this very much and feel Terfel is a master performer bringing Bartoli up a notch. I agree with the other reviewers. A must have in any collection! It wasn't long enough is my only complaint.

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Fast service

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2021

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Delighted with quick service and good packaging. Looking forward to viewing DVD.

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Radha Raman Das

The primere voices of operatic anthonlogy today

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2014

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What a tremendous agility and tonal control she possesses! He demonstrates and delivers a remarkable rich baritone quality along with its vocal nuance to the arias he undertakes. You are hearing two very remarkable voices that, in my opinion are, in their range, the outstanding voices of our time. You MUST hear Cecelia perform songs and arias by priest/composer Agostino Steffani at Versailles. it's called " Mission". You will be convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt!

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Dulciana

A Splendid Opera Duo

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017

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This is a biased review. My wife and I like a lot of opera music and we personally find Cecilia most charming and talented. She has a beautiful voice and in addition, her facial expressions as she performs is so much fun to watch and experience. Bryn is excellent too, and the pair are spectacular. We've enjoyed other DVDs of this duo from Netflix and have not been disappointed.

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Nigel McAlister

Very enjoyable with minor reservations.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2010

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I enjoyed this concert. Both artists are charismatic singers at the height of their careers.

However, I have 2 minor criticisms. Firstly, much as I enjoy Mozart's Marriage of Figaro I would have happily sacrificed some of these tracks in order to achieve a better programme balance. I loved the Donizetti 'Come sen va contento from L'elisir d'amore but this one aria seems a tad mean when compared to the 4 tracks from Figaro - one of which includes its Overture. Half of the concert is Mozart!

My second criticism concerns the audio and video quality. Opus Arte has set itself such high standards on its overall catalogue that any slight deviation is bound to attract comment. Don't get me wrong, this disc is good quality with a sharp picture and very pleasing sound. However, in my view the quality is not quite up there with the best. The video quality is probably limited by the lighting used at Glyndebourne on the night. In other words we are probably seeing more or less what the audience saw. Unfortunately, the video quality does not sparkle and the 'wow' factor that is present on most blu-ray concerts is missing. There are 2 sound track options and ordinarily I would opt for the PCM 5.1. However, on this disc I preferred the Stereo PCM 2.0 mix which I felt gives a better balance between the singers and the orchestra.

A thoroughly enjoyable disc, nonetheless, which I would thoroughly recommend.

I. Giles

An enjoyable concert and hugely improved in Blu-ray format

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2011

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I have enjoyed this concert but have sold this disc to a friend of mine as I prefer to see these arias in the context of the actual operas.
This has nevertheless been instructive as it has enabled my friend and myself to compare the Blu-ray with his DVD version on the same equipment and thus judge to see if the difference was apparent and whether it was worth investing in.
The differences were huge. The image was not only far sharper, it was also far richer in the colours and in realism. The sound was also more focussed but this was more subtle.
The difference is similar to the difference between raw and jpeg imaging for those with understanding of digital cameras or between VHS tapes and DVD for those who aren't. All a matter of file size enabling far more detailed imaging to be saved and reproduced. I am sure that Blu-rays will replace DVD eventually just as DVD replaced VHS and stereo replaced mono etc.

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Rene L.

Ce type de DVD-HD ne peut etre lu par aucun lecteur DVD et par aucun lecteur Blu-Ray!

Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2022

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Vendre ce type de produit qui ne peut etre utiliser par personne sur internet à mes yeux n'est que de la fraude!

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mrlawren

excellent - two superb singers both of whom can act

Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2017

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excellent - two superb singers both of whom can act, so never a dull moment - and always the music is sung with imagination, flair and brilliance - wish I'd been there BUT very glad I've got it.

BD

un moment somme toutes populaire !

Reviewed in France on May 24, 2013

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j'ai adoré cette prestation et le "naturel professionnel" de ces deux grands chanteurs. L'exercice est parfaitement réussi et donne à entendre (et à voir ) deux comédiens en pleine possession de leur art scénique et lyrique. Un excellent moment à partager entre amis ou en famille...

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Genre	Music Videos & Concerts
Format	Classical, DVD, NTSC, Color
Contributor	Bryn Terfel, Brian Large, Cecilia Bartoli, Myung-Whun Chung
Language	Italian
Number Of Discs	1