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DVD : Strauss - Die Fledermaus / Kleiber, Coburn, Perry, Bayerische StaatsoperIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Eberhard Wächter, Pamela Coburn, Josef Hopferwieser, Benno Kusche, Brigitte Fassbaender directed by: Brian Large  Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0044007300794 Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC Label: Umvd Labels Manufacturer: Umvd Labels Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Umvd Labels Release Date: June 19, 2001 Running Time: 155 minutes Studio: Umvd Labels Theatrical Release Date: 1987 Sales Rank: 87543 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Die Fledermaus has some of the greatest comic melodies ever presented on an operatic stage--a festival of light-hearted tunes bound together by a plot and a cast of characters that make a virtue of absurdity. This 1988 production, which is acted as charmingly as it is sung, brings out the show's wit, energy, vitality, and, above all, style--a special gemutlichkeit usually associated with Vienna but also cultivated, on this occasion, in Munich. Nobody in this production's superbly chosen cast has the kind of name recognition enjoyed by the stars of the competing DVD from Covent Garden: Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, and Luciano Pavarotti. But they are all first- class musicians and/or comic actors, adept in the special requirements of Viennese operetta and integrated into a deftly crafted ensemble production, with expert conducting by Carlos Kleiber and finely detailed stage direction by Otto Schenk. At Covent Garden, in Joan Sutherland's farewell appearance, Pavarotti et al. were simply inserted into the Act II party scene as "guests"--musically splendid but irrelevant to the story. In contrast, the Bavarian State Opera production presents Die Fledermaus substantially as Johann Strauss II originally imagined it--something the Covent Garden production, performed in English, did not manage (or, really, attempt) to do. The men in the cast provide a lot of the comedy, but the most spectacular music is given to the women: Pamela Coburn as a housewife who masquerades as a Hungarian countess, Janet Perry as a chambermaid who wants to break into show biz, Brigitte Fassbaender in the colorful trouser role of Prince Orlofsky. These performances are carefully poised on the brink of outrageousness but never go too far. Deutsche Grammophon supplies an informative, illustrated booklet with this disc--a rarity in DVD productions and much appreciated. --Joe McLellan Average Rating:
 Rating: - Strauss - Die Fledermaus / Kleiber, Coburn, Perry, Bayerische StaatsopeI saw this opera several times on a vhs tape. Tape quality was poor due to wear. Seeing it on DVD was a huge visual improvement; and, with the audio connected to an external amplifier, I was able to hear the kettle drums reverberation. Act-3 was boosted with satire to its extreme in this 1987 edition. Rating:  - Beautiful except Act III and Kleibers egoThe cast (especially the adorable Janet Perry) is truly outstanding in this fine operetta. Unfortunately, Act III almosts ruins the whole thing with its disgusting attempt at comedy. No fault of the actors though and some very lovely singing by Perry almosts rescues it. But what really irks me is the camera shot of Kleiber during the most reflective and sumptous moments of Breuderline (sp). I sat in horror and disbelief and cursed his giant ego which must surely be the only explanation for this ... Read More Rating: - "Supremely Delightful"Imagine a performance where the music was played beautifully and with a loving caress. Imagine a cast in which each singer seems the epitome of the character portrayed. Imagine exceptional acting with that singing, and you have this--the very best performance of Die Fledermaus. The sets, costumes, and staging are also just right. You will feel that you're right there, at a Viennese grand ball, surrounded by beautiful people, enchanting music, and having a rollicking good time! Read More Rating: - You will love this "Fledermaus"This is a first rate Die Fledermaus! I watched this DVD last nite for the first time and what a pleasant surprise. Right from the opening chords of the overture you could tell that the conductor Carlos Kleiber obviously loved this work, and the orchestra responded in kind to his caressful approach(see some video of him in the latter part of the opera) to conducting this piece. The opera takes place at the Bavarian State Opera Ballet and is performed before a live audience that was in ... Read More Rating: - kleiber conducts fledermauscarlos kleiber is the real star of this production here the music is "der koenig aller weine" beautifull cast ,very well sung and great performance with brigitte fassbaender as prince orlofsky, but once again it is kleiber the real star of this production Browse for similar items by category:
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