I am sure you will agree some DVDs make you either (1) switch off (2) not really understand or (3) never want to see it again. But sometimes a version makes you go wow I really understand it and love it now. Here are some wow DVDs for me.
1. Jenufa from Glyndebourne conducted by Andrew Davis and staring Anja Silja and Roberta Alexandre. Nikolaus Lehnhoff was the director. What a brilliant version with a very powerful cast and a brilliant ending.
2. Die Zauberflote from Zurich with Nikolaus Haroncourt. Director was Martin Kusej. I watched this from start to finish in one go and was riveted by he production. I loved The Papagano and Tamino sung by Ruben Drole and Christoph Strehl.
3. Wozzeck conducted in Paris by Barenboim with Grundheber, Meier and Clarke. Wonderful performance, partially staged I think. Had it on video but think they released it on DVD but have never found it.
4. Lulu from Glyndebourne with Christine Schaffer conducted by Andrew Davis. What a brilliant production. I loved it and thought it perfect.
5. La Traviate with Mirelle Delunsche and Peter Mussbach is the director. Was a dubious purchase And at first I found the raindrops on the camera lens odd but the performance is just superb from Delunsche. Yes, she is not everyone's cup of tea as Violetta but she gives it everything and is so believable.
1. Jenufa from Glyndebourne conducted by Andrew Davis and staring Anja Silja and Roberta Alexandre. Nikolaus Lehnhoff was the director. What a brilliant version with a very powerful cast and a brilliant ending.
2. Die Zauberflote from Zurich with Nikolaus Haroncourt. Director was Martin Kusej. I watched this from start to finish in one go and was riveted by he production. I loved The Papagano and Tamino sung by Ruben Drole and Christoph Strehl.
3. Wozzeck conducted in Paris by Barenboim with Grundheber, Meier and Clarke. Wonderful performance, partially staged I think. Had it on video but think they released it on DVD but have never found it.
4. Lulu from Glyndebourne with Christine Schaffer conducted by Andrew Davis. What a brilliant production. I loved it and thought it perfect.
5. La Traviate with Mirelle Delunsche and Peter Mussbach is the director. Was a dubious purchase And at first I found the raindrops on the camera lens odd but the performance is just superb from Delunsche. Yes, she is not everyone's cup of tea as Violetta but she gives it everything and is so believable.