- Performer: Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Dominique Labelle, Krisztina Szabó, Alain Coulombe, Michael Colvin, et al.
- Orchestra: Canadian Opera Company Orchestra
- Conductor: Richard Bradshaw
- Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Audio CD (Oct 24 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Soundtrack
- Label: CBC Records
- ASIN: B000051W06
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4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
what a thrill !, Dec 15 2001
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Don Giovanni, Lepovello's Revenge (Audio CD)
To hear my favorite singer perform my favorite opera is a treat indeed, and through the the magic of modern technology, we get to hear him do duets with himself, as both the Don, and Leporello. This dual casting, as the booklet says about this hour long film, "...alludes to the notion that the Don and his servant are alter-egos, opposite sides of the the same person".One of the reasons I like this CD is that I get to hear all the parts of this opera (including the overture) that delight me, all on one disc...also the recitativos, which are sometimes the most delectable of all...and Hvorostovsky does them so well, with his flawless Italian.
I also love the trio "Al taci, ingiusto core", and the sestetto "Sola, sola in buio loco". Of the lovely melodic arias, the "La ci darem la mano" duet, and the beautiful Serenata are wonderful, and perfectly suited for his rich baritone.
In the cast there's Dominique Labelle (Donna Anna), Gary Relyea (Commendatore), Liesel Fedkenheuer (Donna Elvira), Michael Colvin (Ottavio), Krisztina Szabo (Zerlina), and Alain Coulombe (Masetto), and though they may not be of Hvorostovsky's stature (few singers are !), they do an excellent job of backing him here. I especially like Relyea, and he gets to sing in what for me is one of the greatest scenes in all opera, the final trio, starting with the Commendatore's "Don Giovanni, a cenar teco"...now to hope this film becomes available on video !
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Masterful Don Giovanni, Mar 20 2002
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Don Giovanni, Lepovello's Revenge (Audio CD)
I'd say Hvorostovsky makes the best Don Giovanni there is. Despite his temperament fits more to Verdi than Mozart, I really love his exquisite lyric baritone voice in Mozart. I was extremely impressed when I heard him sung the Count at Salzburg back in 95. He is my favorite Mozart interpreter ever since. I don't think anybody else could quite pull off "La ci darem" and "Serenade" so seductively as Hvorostovsky does. His "Champagne aria" is at most perfect tempo, and even Lepollero's "Catalogo aria" sounds so sensuous. This is the only recording of his Mozart. I should be thankful to have this at all since he sung both Giovanni and Leporello. What a clever idea!The film version of "Lepollero's Revenge is quite a treat.
Dmitri's portrayal of both Don Giovanni and Lepollero is absolutely charming. He showed his comical skills so well.
He'll sing Don Giovanni at the Met next season and The Marriage of Figaro at Paris, so he keeps the balance in between various Verdi productions.
4.0 out of 5 stars
hungry for more, Feb 17 2010
By Barbara Wolf Goulter "American Abroad" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Don Giovanni, Lepovello's Revenge (Audio CD)
The sound is good, the music of course great, and Hvorostovsky as always in expressive and beautiful voice. But the wit and originality of the production can't be fully appreciated without the visuals. So I end up frustrated that I can't see as well as hear.
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