Berlioz - Les Troyens / Levine, Troyanos, Norman, Domingo, Metropolitan Opera

Berlioz - Les Troyens / Levine, Troyanos, Norman, Domingo, Metropolitan Opera | Tatiana Troyanos, Jessye Norman | Rare treat for opera lovers

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Berlioz - Les Troy...

	Berlioz - Les Troyens / Levine, Troyanos, Norman, Domingo, Metropolitan Opera Tatiana Troyanos, Jessye Norman Geneon [Pioneer], 2002 average customer review:based on 18 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

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Excellent cast, well done BUT the recording should have included subtitles.
Tatiana was one of our most beloved singers.

Rare treat for opera lovers

The vocal performances are excellent. James Levine and the Met may be uniquely qualified in the U.S. to produce and conduct this seldom performed epic Opera on full scale. Full orchestra and offstage ensembles are perfectly balanced in Berliotz's grandest work. Staging this epic production always requires compromise. This is no exception in that department, nevertheless a pleasing production considering practical limitations.

Not Great Visually But Who Cares??

OK, so this is not the greatest video visually. The colors are blah, the focus leaves a lot to be desired occasionally, and the stage sets are far from exciting. But if the most important asset of opera is the singing anyway, this is the video of Les Troyens to have. Jessye Norman's voice is clear and powerful, and the role of Cassandra the prophetess gone beserk is a great one for her. Even though Domingo's role is a punishing one he does much more than survive it -- his singing is a triumph. Troyanos is wonderful as Dido. Also wonderful is Levine in his young prime conducting an orchestra that is as polished as wonderful as could possibly sound in this sprawling behemoth of a masterpiece. For those who love these singers and love great singing and opera in general, this is a video worth having!!

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Beautiful traditional staging of this masterpiece

The Met performance of twenty or more years ago is still the one to see. The cast is flawless. Jessie Norman as Cassandra gives the best performance of her illustrious career and the young Troyanos and Domingo are also superb. A huge cast with excellent ballets (there are several) does this remarkable work justice. I give it four instead of five stars because the sound is somewhat under-recorded. I had to really boost the volume. Nevertheless, this is THE Troyens on DVD!

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