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  1. March 10th, 2015, 08:43 PM #511
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clayton View Post
    Straight up there as one of my favourite DVDs. Stunning costumes. BIG stage. Brilliant change of scenes. and so much more.
    Yes, Zambello's production really captures the sweep of Prokofiev's massive opera. Every time I hear that final chorus, I want to kiss the ground of Mother Russia!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Luiz Gazzola (Almaviva) View Post
    Yes, it's very good, and directed by our own 'Cesca!
    It's so good, it's coming with me to that desert island. Whilst I'm stranded, I'm watching the ball and fantasizing where I want to be (and maybe also wearing one of those frocks)

    Quote Originally Posted by Amfortas View Post
    Yes, Zambello's production really captures the sweep of Prokofiev's massive opera. Every time I hear that final chorus, I want to kiss the ground of Mother Russia!
    Even from when Field Marshall Kutuzov in scene 10 When was this dreadful business decided... (maybe better than the Bolshoi/Ermler recording with Vedernikov)

    and otherwise anytime Olga Guryakova sings, I want to kiss Natasha!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clayton View Post
    and otherwise anytime Olga Guryakova sings, I want to kiss Natasha!
    Good. You distract her and then maybe I'll have a chance with Prince Andrei.
    Natalie
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    Quote Originally Posted by Soave_Fanciulla View Post
    Good. You distract her and then maybe I'll have a chance with Prince Andrei.
    Come visit me in Champaign, and we'll go meet Nathan Gunn. He teaches voice here at the University of Illinois.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Amfortas View Post
    Yes, Zambello's production really captures the sweep of Prokofiev's massive opera. Every time I hear that final chorus, I want to kiss the ground of Mother Russia!
    Those Russians! But, maybe time to give W&P another go. I saw it done a number of years ago when Gergiev brought the Mariinsky to Washington, and thought it wildly over the top. So unlike the restraint of Wagner's subtle hand in composition.
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    Cilea: Adriana Lecouvreur

    Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann

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    Quote Originally Posted by Floria View Post
    Cilea: Adriana Lecouvreur

    Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann

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    Well I hope that was as good for you as it was for me












    ...said the vicar to his wife
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clayton View Post
    Well I hope that was as good for you as it was for me

    It was !!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Floria View Post
    Cilea: Adriana Lecouvreur

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    I hesitate to admit this is one (of many...) operas I've never heard - I don't know it at all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoffmann View Post
    I hesitate to admit this is one (of many...) operas I've never heard - I don't know it at all.
    I am speechless next Christmas then?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Adrian View Post
    I am speechless next Christmas then?
    Is it good enough to be bumped to the top of my wish list?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoffmann View Post
    Is it good enough to be bumped to the top of my wish list?
    Should be on the top one you to buy list , really, not kidding, it is outstanding.
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    Anna Bolena

    Anna Netrebko, ILdar AbdrazakovIldar Abdrazakov,Ekatrina Gubanova

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    Quote Originally Posted by Floria View Post
    Anna Bolena

    Anna Netrebko, ILdar AbdrazakovIldar Abdrazakov,Ekatrina Gubanova

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    I was not aware that this rendition of Anna Bolena had been released commercially
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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnGerald View Post
    I was not aware that this rendition of Anna Bolena had been released commercially
    I believe you are correct. My copy was downloaded.
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