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Prometheus: Musical Variations on a Myth [Berliner Philharmoniker/Abbado] Blu-ray Review

October 19, 2015 By Lawrence D. Devoe, MD Leave a Comment

An unusual multimedia piece dealing with the Prometheus legend that, in spite of a top-notch orchestra and conductor, fails to cohere into a satisfying watch

Bellini: I Capuleti e I Montecchi [San Francisco Opera/Frizza] Blu-ray Review

October 19, 2015 By Lawrence D. Devoe, MD Leave a Comment

A Blu-ray premiere of a Bellini rarity that gets the star treatment that surmounts its minimalist staging.

Kern & Hammerstein: Show Boat [San Francisco Opera/DeMain] Blu-ray Review

July 13, 2015 By Lawrence D. Devoe, MD Leave a Comment

This San Francisco Opera revival of one of the all-time musical blockbusters is a smashing success with great performances and superior production values.

Dvorak: Rusalka [La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra and Chorus/Fischer] Blu-ray Review

July 1, 2015 By Lawrence D. Devoe, MD Leave a Comment

Rethought version of Dvorak classic worth watching for Myrto Papatanasiu’s riveting portrayal of the title character.

Stravinsky: The Firebird [National Ballet of Canada/Gergiev] Blu-ray Review

May 11, 2015 By Lawrence D. Devoe, MD Leave a Comment

A new version of Stravinksy’s modern classic, The Firebird, aided by nifty special effects and terrific dancing.

Martha Argerich: Evening Talks Blu-ray Review

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

Piano virtuoso Martha Argerich shares her life and career with Georges Gachot in a series of intimate and probing interviews, interspersed with live performance excerpts.

Boito: Mefistofele [San Francisco Opera/Nicola Luisotti] Blu-ray Review

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

The revival of Robert Carsen’s 1989 San Francisco Opera production succeeds with a stellar cast and rises to the top of the Blu-ray list for this rarely performed opera.