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DVD : Cavalli - La CalistoIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Maria Bayo, Marcello Lippi, Rene Jacobs, Barry Banks, Louise Winter directed by: Herbert Wernicke  
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0794881816996 Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, Import, NTSC Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr. Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. Number Of Discs: 2 Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: Harmonia Mundi Fr. Release Date: November 14, 2006 Running Time: 232 minutes Studio: Harmonia Mundi Fr. Theatrical Release Date: 2006 Sales Rank: 47193 MPN: 9909001 Related Items:
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 Rating: - IF I COULD GIVE IT MORE STARS, I WOULDLA CALISTO has become one of my favorite operas. I like the kaleidoscopic range of voices. Marcello Lippi, in a taxing role, plays both Jove AND Jove impersonating Diana. The role requires him to sing in two totally different ranges. But the whole cast is excellent. Maria Bayo is very good here as la Calisto. A previous reviewer called this opera "camp," but it's too fine to be camp (despite the cross dressing). The classical subject (how the nymph Calisto is seduced by Jove, transformed into a bear ... Read More Rating: - DelightfulLa Calisto is a sexy comedic drama with some gorgeous music well played by Rene Jacob's musicians and beautifully sung by a cast who command the stage. An informative 54' documentary and an excellent enclosed booklet complete the package. The sound and picture quality are both excellent. Rating: - Monteverdi meets Benny Hill?Now this is fun! I cannot describe this opera production to you, you'll just have to see it for yourself. However, let me say that the whole thing is done with a great sense of fun and it is utterly camp. "Tongue in cheek"? You betchya!Sort of the musical equivalent of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and, yes, it is that good! The production is character driven and the small stage features few sets, however this is a very colourful and visually satisfying production. The walls ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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