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This extraordinarily powerful 1983 production may be the best-sung performance by Luciano Pavarotti on DVD, but when acting values are counted in, Ingvar Wixell manages to outshine the tenor star. Verdi gave the Duke two of Italian opera's most brilliant arias ("Questa o quella" and "La donna e mobile"), but he gave the deformed jester Rigoletto a depth and complexity of character that is reflected in music of great variety and enormous emotional impact: the cruel mockery of the opening scene, the self-doubts inspired by his dialogue with Sparafucile, the paternal anxieties and final despair at his daughter's sad fate, and the burning, self-destructive thirst for revenge. All these motives work their way into music of great dramatic richness, variety, and intensity. Wixell rises to its challenges, not only in the title role but in a cameo appearance as Rigoletto's nemesis Monterone. Location filming provides an atmosphere unavailable in staged productions. --Joe McLellan
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Reviews:
Terrific
This is a terrific production. Heavenly orchestra playing, great
singing and very good scenography. A must for Opera in video lovers. Ill conceived film mars good music
The performance of the singers and the orchestra on this DVD is quite satisfactory. The pretension of the film maker takes this down sevral notches. For example, one cannot enjoy the overture for the symbolism imposed from the end of the drama. This pretentious flashback is quite distracting. Similar criticisms hold for characterization throughout. Great Presentation
Grat Presentation, one of the best Opera Films I've ever seen!!!!! As usually the DVD's made by Deustche Grammophon are one of the best. Pavarotti in one of his best opera roles. Disappointing
I purchased this Rigoletto because most of the Amazon reviewers liked it. While I watched it, I was aware of the fine singing, but I was also aware that I was not getting involved. The reason was because, to me, the director, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's, hand was obvious. All the action was noticeably staged, giving the performance an air of artificiality. Why he had Rigoletto suspended in midair while moaning the abduction of his daughter, Gilda, to close the second act was jarringly ridiculous. The 3 stars are for the excellent singing
Erika's review
I love Verdi operas and Rigoletto is one of my favorites. This production is slightly different but very enjoyable. |
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Description: Verdi - Rigoletto / Chailly, Pavarotti, Wixell, Gruberova, Vienna Philharmonic [VHS]
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