4.0 out of 5 stars
Blonde and Osmin, April 20 2006
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This review is from: Mozart;Wolfgang Amadeus 2002: (DVD)
The wonderful performances of Patrizia Cioffi (Blonde) and Kurt (Osmin)Rydl make this DVD a gem. It is a contest between the two, Cioffi and Rydl, as to who steals the show. Cioffi is the best Blonde I have heard since the late Lucia Popp. Zubin Mehta is at his customary high standard.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
colorful stage and impressive singers.., Feb 25 2004
This review is from: Mozart;Wolfgang Amadeus 2002: (DVD)
This is an inspiring and joyful performance. All stage and singers and exotic cusmtumes are fantastic. Especially, Eva Mei (Kostanze) and Rainer Trost (Belmonte, what a good looking!) have very beautiful voice. The orchestal playing is also top notch class.
Bravo !
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5.0 out of 5 stars
"You'll Fall In Love with Osmin and Blonde", Dec 7 2003
This review is from: Mozart;Wolfgang Amadeus 2002: (DVD)
You will likely enjoy every aspect of this production of Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio (sung in German, with English, French, Spanish, and Italian subtitles, Zubin Mehta conducting the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. The subtitles are out of the way, and easy to read against a black background.)
As seems so often the case, scenes are stolen by the exceptional Blonde and Osmin (Patrizia Ciofi and Kurt Rydl) with their imaginative acting and sense of humor, balanced by remarkable singing. I cannot imagine that Mozart would not be delighted at their portrayal.
The stage sets and costumes are classic, bright, colorful, and a real treat for the eyes. Watch Blonde, with Osmin or Pedrillo, or Osmin's "Vivat Bacchus" dance. Never have Mozart's happy melodies found a more ideal incarnation!
You'll absolutely fall in love with the entire cast, the production people, and Zubin Mehta, who all put together such a lovely piece. You'll find you can't watch it just once--you'll come back for more. It's delightful!
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