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R. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier [Glyndebourne Festival/Ticciati] Blu-ray Review

July 4, 2015 By Lawrence D. Devoe, MD Leave a Comment

Updated version of Strauss’ masterpiece Der Rosenkavelier features some sensational vocal performances and sensitive conducting.

Talbot/Wheeldon: The Winter’s Tale [The Royal Ballet/Briskin] Blu-ray Review

May 9, 2015 By Lawrence D. Devoe, MD Leave a Comment

Following Christopher Wheeldon’s successful ballet, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Winter’s Tale is one terrific show that is as good as its predecessor.

Adam: Giselle [The Royal Ballet/Wright] Blu-ray Review

November 28, 2014 By Lawrence D. Devoe, MD Leave a Comment

This popular ballet gets a spectacular production in all respects and becomes a top choice among the Blu-ray versions

Mozart: Don Giovanni [Royal Opera/Luisotti] Blu-ray Review

November 16, 2014 By Lawrence D. Devoe, MD Leave a Comment

An interesting and mostly effective reworking of Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni is well cast and features some nifty visual effects.

Rossini: L’Italiana in Algeri [Teatro Communale di Bologna] Blu-ray Review

October 18, 2014 By Lawrence D. Devoe, MD Leave a Comment

An upbeat and updated production of a classic comic opera, this Rossini Festival production of L’Italiana in Algeri on Blu-ray offers many smiles, outright guffaws, and nonstop shtick.