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DVD : Donizett - L'Elisir d'Amore / Alagna, Gheorghiu, Scaltriti, Alaimo, Pido, Lyon Opera (Special Edition with Highlights CD)In association with Amazon.comstarring: Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Roberto Scaltriti, Simone Alaimo, Elena Dan directed by: Brian Large  List Price: $29.98 Amazon.com's Price: $19.97 You Save: $10.01 (33%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0044007430910 Format: Classical, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Decca Manufacturer: Decca Number Of Discs: 2 Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: Decca Region Code: 1 Release Date: June 14, 2005 Running Time: 125 minutes Studio: Decca Theatrical Release Date: February 05, 2002 Sales Rank: 81520 MPN: 000464250 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: With dazzling star turns by the real-life husband-and-wife team of soprano Angela Gheorghiu and tenor Roberto Alagna, this 1996 production of Donizetti's frothy romantic comedy L'Elisir d'amore ("The Elixir of Love") is a must for any opera fan. Their many detractors seem merely jealous of their stupendous success, because--at least on the evidence of this performance--Gheorghiu and Alagna have the voices, the acting skill, and (last but not least) the looks to sustain their international superstardom. Ably supporting the star couple are Roberto Scaltriti, Simone Alaimo, and Elena Dan; Frank Dunlop's clever production overcomes its needless updating to the 1920s with colorful sets and costumes. In the pit and giving Donizetti's score an agile reading are conductor Evelino Pido and the Lyon National Opera Orchestra and Chorus. A especially welcome DVD bonus treat is the 52-minute film "Love Potion," which goes behind the scenes of the production. Fans of Gheorghiu and Alagna will particularly relish their favorites as they engagingly talk about their parts in the opera... in English, French, and Italian. --Kevin Filipski Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Nice surpriseI was a bit reluctant to buy this DVD mostly because I do not see the pair Alagna Gheorghiu as belcanto singers. However I was pleased of proving myself wrong. They both are superb in their roles. I do not know if this is my personal impression or what, but Gheorghiu's voice has some of Maria Callas' texture. On the other hand I have never been a big fan of Algna but I have to admit that he is great in the role of Nemorino, both acting and singing. His version of "Una furtiva lacrima" is not ... Read More Rating:  - A Delight!Alagna & Gheorghiu are uttlerly charming, delightful and beautiful in this performance. The supporting cast rose equally to the occasion and their respective roles. Rating: - Excellent performance of a funny and light operaThis is an excellent performance of Donizetti's L'elisir d'Amore. Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna perform very well as the intended couple in the opera (at a time of their wedding as a couple in real life). Their musical performance is truly beautiful as well as their acting. I disagree with one of the previous reviews that stated that Gheorghiu does not have a feel for comedy. Actually, her performance in the "rejection" scences is outstanding and funny. Yes, I agree that she stands out better ... Read More Rating: - Delightful Elixir!Although the superstar couple Alagna and Gheorghiu are the leads in this opera, it is Alagna who really is the star in this live opera. Alagna displays his fabulous voice and comedic ability. He really makes his lovesick character to be believable and funny. Gheorghiu is in fine voice here too, but somehow her acting ability seems to be more strongly suited to drama (she was superb in "La Traviata"). Her performance seems forced. She's still a fantastic beauty with a voice like an angel. I think her ... Read More Rating: - This elixir worksI have two other Elixir DVDs (Pavrotti twice, paired once with Kathleen Battle and once with Judith Blegen). They're all good, but this is my favorite. Alagna and Gheorghiu can both act as well as sing, and they work well together (they are, after all, married). When Angela tells Dr. Dulcamara that she doesn't need his elixir, the close camera work makes the reason as clear as her complexion. Dark eyes, long dark hair, and a voice that never fails-- this Romanian beauty is another reason to cheer ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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