Customer Review: For me, there has just always been something about Manon Lescaut that moves me deeply. So I admit that I am hard to disappoint when it comes to performances of Puccini's first big hit. Still, I consider myself to be pretty critical and picky, even if I get a little sentimental. I personally think... more info
Customer Review: It's clear from all the 5-star reviews that there is no danger that anyone will be wondering if this production is worth considering - it clearly is. But I am still keen to make a crucial argument in favor of Ms Dessay's brilliant performance. It seems to me that we - our generation - will be seen... more info
Customer Review: The first viewing of this, one of my favorite operas, worked me up as though I were experiencing it for the first time. I've seen Vickers, I've heard Pears, I've seen a number of video performance by others (including Chris Ventris who was superb) but Griffey offers the finest Grimes in my... more info
Customer Review: This production is a beautiful show to watch. The cast is exciting, but so little French. So, if you do not pay too much attention to the pronunciation, then you will enjoy the creamy and lyric voice of Ms Netrebko, who portrays a strong Manon, dedicated to pleasure (see L'hotel de Transylvanie... more info
Customer Review: This opera is by far the best of all tan dun works. The costumes by designer Emi Wada are are unbelieveable beautifull. Placido Domingo as the first emperor Qin was full and strong that is missing from his other recordings, it must be the help he got with working under Tan Dun. The whole opera will... more info
Customer Review: I usually hate productions that "update" the time and place of a piece. As if we would not understand La Boheme if it's not set in the 1990's East Village. I recently saw "Macbeth" set in 1950's Soviet Russia and all the machine guns, revolvers and witches dressed as nurses were distracting and... more info
Customer Review: Four and 1/2 stars actually, if Amazon provided that option. The sets, costumes, conducting, and singing of Vargas and Frontali are as fine as the other commentators here have claimed them to be. I draw the line, though, at the raving over Gheorghiu. It's unusual ever to hear the role of Violetta... more info
Customer Review: If they give awards for opera performances, Anna Caterina Antonacci as Carmen and Jonas Kaufmann as Don Jose are surely both deserving of the highest honors. The singing, acting and sizzling passion between them in this production is extraordinary! I am a big admirer of Jonas Kaufmann and he was... more info
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