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Rachel Portman - The Little Prince / Rhodes, Garrett, Randle, White, McManners, Carlin, Jones, Zambello, Abell, BBC Concert Opera
starring: Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Joseph McManners, Mairead Carlin, Willard White, Lesley Garrett
directed by: Francesca Zambello

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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780738905082
Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0738905089
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 29, 2005
Running Time: 109 minutes
Studio: Sony
Theatrical Release Date: April 06, 2005
Sales Rank: 33470
MPN: 58846

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Unforgettably beautiful music and lyrics
What a strange array of reviews on this amazing little opera. Those who did not like it must have a screw loose. I have watched it at least 5 times since I bought it and shared it with all I know. The music is outstanding, and the lyrics bring tears to your eyes, especially in the scene with the Fox. My favorite vocal and character performances are the Pilot, the Little Prince, the Fox, and the Lamplighter. I do not believe anyone could come up with music and lyrics that more accurately capture the intent of the book. All life's lessons are included. I fully expect Tim Burton to attempt his movie version of this, as it is a perfect vehicle for his imagination and particularly his production talents. This was clearly a stage production put to film, so don't be hard on the lack of special ... Read More

Rating:

- Fun to watch once; Wonderful baritone
This isn't an opera that you'd watch once a month, but it's entertaining enough to watch once. The cast has wonderful singers who are certainly well-known to opera lovers. The lead role of the pilot is sung by Teddy Tadu Rhodes, who is perfectly cast for both his sweet baritone and his good looks.

Rating:

- Excellent Artistic Interpretation
Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic book (which I have reviewed) has spawned many adaptations, including a Lerner & Lowe musical, a claymation version, a short-lived animated series, and finally the opera by Rachel Portman. Portman's opera, in my opinion, is the best adaptation. It translates Saint-Exupery's heartfelt classic effortlessly, with ethereal music, imaginative staging, and great performances. Joesph McManners does an outstanding job as the Little Prince, and Teddy Tahu Rhodes' resonant voice brings the pilot/narrator part to life admirably. Lesley Garrett does a great job in the crucial part of the fox, and the parts of the king, the accountant, the vain man, the drunkard, etc. are similarly well-performed and well-imagined. "The Little Prince" is introduction to opera/musical thatre ... Read More

Rating:

- Oh my Lord, DON'T!!!!
This was one of the biggest wastes of money I have made in a long time. I had to turn it off it was so awful. I have no idea how it could have received the reviews that it did. If you want to see justice done to this story, get the french version with Daniel Levoie. Even if you don't understand French, this version is so magnificent you don't have to. TRUST ME. I still don't understand how people said these great things about this DVD. It hurt my ears and was some of the worst acting I've ever seen, not to mention the horrid music. JUST DON'T.

Rating:

- The Little Prince - BBC Opera
I did not like it at all. It is dificult to listen to, has little kid-interest, and completely leaves out the profound text that has made the
original book translation in English one of those rare 'children's books' that has a vast depth of meaning one can appreciate as they grow older.
It was colorful, loud, oversung operatically...which turns kids off. I gave my copy to the library, which I doubt will become well-received by
children, there. I also bought the new translation of the book, and found the language to be harsh in comparison to the first English translation. I am a grandfather, a former teacher, and would not recomend this new edition of the book, either.

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