DVD : Mozart - Die Zauberflote [Blu-ray]

Rating: - Delivered by me to Shanghai, China !
A Russian friend e-mailed me asking me to buy this for him. We were to meet in Shanghai for a vacation, so I brought it with me and gave him his present. He loved it ! (Can customers who live in St. Petersburg, Russia, order directly?)

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Rating: - You will be spoiled for any other rendition of Magic Flute...
There is a clever juxtaposition of avant garde staging/theatrical setting with period subject material. The Queen of the Night is downright hot, not to mention the 3 maids. Pappageno stole the ovation! Although a small part, Pappagena is delightful. Regrettably, I don't know what to say about Tamino and Pamina but I'm sure they were great.

The singing is superbly articulate and the acting is second to none. Not just standing there singing with cheap backdrops! The orchestra is strong and the chorus powerful. The sets are meticulously done, eye catching but not distracting. The fire and water sequence is very creative. Its quite a production. Be sure to watch the ovations after it ends. The accolades are appropriately given to those who deserve them the most. Try it and you'll love it.

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Rating: - A must have
This rendition of the opera is delightfull. The video is excellent and the sound is amazing. The performance in general is a masterpiece, the Queen of the night performance is a tour de force. Papagino is delightful, funny without being overdone and with great vocal presence. This is truly a remarkable piece both the video and the performing perspectives. Can't wait for more!