| | |  | REGGAETON VIDEOS | Home » » Verdi - La Traviata | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Opera superstars Renée Fleming and Rolando Villazón star in the sumptuous 2006 Los Angeles production of Verdi's tragic masterpiece, La Traviata. This performance was the highlight of James Conlon's much-anticipated inaugural season as the music director of Los Angeles Opera, a post that followed his impressive tenure at the Paris National Opera. The lavish production was filmed in Hi-Definition Widescreen to capture all of the excitement and drama on stage. Veteran Verdi baritone Renato Bruson rounds out this dynamic ensemble. Renée Fleming's heart-breaking portrayal of Violetta, as captured on this extraordinary DVD, has earned her rave reviews from press and Rolando Villazón returns to the role that made him an international powerhouse after his critically-acclaimed, soldout performances at the 2005 Salzburg Festival. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Renee Fleming, Rolando Villazon, Renato Bruson, James Conlon, Ania Alkimova | | Director:
| Marta Domingo | | Format:
| NTSC, DTS Surround Sound, Digital Sound, Widescreen, Subtitled | | Language:
| Italian | | Subtitle:
| German, English, French, Italian, Spanish | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Decca | | Run Time:
| 141 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| October 30, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 37 reviews |
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 LA MEJOR TRAVIATA EN DVDJun 05, 2010
Es la versión que mas me ha gustado en DVD de La Traviata, de las seis versiones diferentes que he visto. Simplemente todo esta superlativamente bien; los artistas, el audio, la puesta en escena, etc.
No dude en comprarlo, no importando cuantas Traviatas usted tenga.
Cheers!
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One amazing NightNov 12, 2009
I was so excited. Not only was it a one night affair. Not only was it La Traviata..Add then a tenor of such dazzling voice.but Renee Fleming for the first in Los Angeles.There I was dead center,10 rows back. The curtain opened and it was just stunning.
This was one special night. I could only think of one great souvenir. i wished it had been captured on film so I could relive it. My prayers were met and then it was there.
Amazing,gorgeous and full of beauty. Renee Fleming and Rolando Villazon together as they should be more often. No question as to should you buy this..of course yes. I am a big fan of Renee and seeing her in recital in December for her second visit to L.A. She was a divine Violetta but my favorite role for her was Thais. Renee, thank you.
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 A Somewhat Average PerformanceSep 07, 2009
I happened to see Ms. Fleming's debut performance at the Houston Grand Opera before she took it to the Met. She was actually better in Houston than she was in NYC and far better than this performance. She is THE Prima Donna of the opera stage at this point, but there are others that are catching up to her such as Netrebko.
(Acts I and II)
As to this performance, Villazon is the surprise that he still had his voice with full vigor but somewhat overacted as expected. Mr. Conlon did not seem to feel comfortable directing this opera. Fleming does her best when directed by Patrick Summers, Houston Grand Opera's Musical Director (both have recorded together in other settings before with pure beauty). The other problem with this production was Ms. Domingo's mis en scene. It seemed overbearing almost in all sets and the layout seemed to push the singers to move along paths made by the sets rather than the sets made to allow the principals and chorus to move freely without thinking of where to place their feet.
Note that neither Ms. Fleming nor Mr. Villazon hit their high notes--it's wonderful when they do (as she did at the premiere in Houston), but it's forgivable today.
(Act III)
Everyone seemed more comfortable and brought this beautiful opera to a higher level than in the first two acts. Thankfully, because it deserved to have something more positive that I could say about it. Fleming and Villazon seemed more comfortable at her dying scenes than at the love scenes in Act I.
Still, one can close the eyes and just listen to the music, regardless how well sung. It's the only opera that I know where 90 percent of the music is known to even those who have operaphobia. Enjoyable, just not a great production.
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Hurrah for Fleming's Violetta!Jun 16, 2009
Renee Fleming is a riveting, mature Violetta on her first recorded DVD of Traviata. Villazon's magnetism and energy add to the thrill. Hurrah for the cast and LA Opera!Verdi - La Traviata
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Opera lover reviewerMay 01, 2009
I enjoyed the dvd very much, in fact i have watched it three times since i bought it. I have recomended it to others to watch.
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