| | |  | LATIN MUSIC | Home » » Plcido Domingo: Hommage a Sevilla [DVD Video] | | | | | | | Description: | | Domingo celebrates the city that has inspired the greatest number of opera composers as a setting. This classic program is now available on DVD for the first time. Included are picturesque views of Seville's beautiful buildings and monuments, with scenes | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Plácido Domingo, Victoria Vergara, Virginia Alonso | | Director:
| Jean-Pierre Ponnelle | | Format:
| AC-3, Classical, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC | | Language:
| Spanish | | Subtitle:
| Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Deutsche Grammophon | | Run Time:
| 74 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| April 10, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
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14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Warm and wonderful.Sep 25, 2007
By Paul J. Walkowski
"OperaOnline.us"
This somewhat dated 2007 DVD release of a 1992 Domingo tribute to the city of Seville, Spain and the operas that came from this romantic setting is as much a loving tribute from the star as it is a travelogue, of sorts, that admirably lives up to the name of the DVD "Hommage." Directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, with James Levine conducting the Weiner Symphoniker orchestra the listener (and viewer) will be lip-synced through some of the more familiar melodies in the opera repertoire - and a few extras, such as the opening title, "Sevilla es" - a combination of travelogue and song and the various commentaries that I found as interesting as the music. Mr. Domingo's personality and affection for his topic and the city's history are transparent, and the vitality and easy romanticism of the people of Seville is compelling and seductive. So, what's not to like? Other than the lip-syncing and contrived operatic scenes, very little. For the musical numbers I would much rather have seen Domingo in a studio intermixed with scenes of the city and countryside. But, that's a director's choice that in this case and in my view detracted, and always detracts in DVDs such as this. Even though dated and with the preceding caveat, this DVD is saved by its rich color, its rich subject matter, and the voice of its guide, Mr. Domingo. I sat listening to and was transfixed by Mr. Domingo's passion, his voice and the wonderful scenes of steeped churches, castles, busy markets, festivals, dancers -- and the charm of Seville's narrow alleys, colorful streets and historic architecture. Too bad this wasn't filmed in widescreen. But, you can't go back. We have what we have, and if you own it on tape and enjoyed it, this upgrade to DVD is a worthy item to stock and own.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Hommage a SevillaJul 16, 2007
By Doris T. Doyle
This is a very special DVD. The scenery is splendid; the commentary, as only Domingo can give it, and the music outstanding. The surprise duets of Domingo and Domingo were innovative and beautiful. Evey Domingo fan should be the proud owner of this DVD.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
GorgeousAug 21, 2009
By Claudia N. Davidsen
"Claudia Davidsen"
Lip-syncs and all, I loved it! But then, I love Domingo! My husband, The Opera Hater, even watched and enjoyed the travelogue aspect.
An especially nice feature: Domingo's duets with himself.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
What can I say?Jan 04, 2008
By El Critico
Ditto to the two former reviewers comments.
I saw this program years ago on PBS and I made a VHS tape of it.
I am so glad to have it now on DVD.
I just watched it for the second time and I am sure I will watch it many,many times.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
BESTJun 16, 2011
By Erminia
Everyone needs to have this DVD. It is wonderful and what you expect from Placido Domingo, good acting and singing from heaven,
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