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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0044007432631
Format: AC-3, Classical, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Label: Decca U.S.
Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Decca U.S.
Release Date: July 08, 2008
Running Time: 180 minutes
Sales Rank: 21411
Studio: Decca U.S.
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
The first DVD of Renée Fleming The definitive Strauss interpreter of our time (Chicago Sun-Times) in one of her greatest roles. Filmed in HD (High Definition) Widescreen. Production by the venerable opera director Götz Friedrich Among the most powerful creative influences on opera in recent times (Telegraph, London). Subtitles available: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - The best of three!
I have two other Arabellas, with Kanawa and Brendel and Janowitz and Weikl, and I liked this one the best. I wanted to see Renee Fleming in the part and she was spectacular; beautifully appointed, in fine voice and natural in the role. When Morten Frank Larsen appeared as Mandryka, I thought, "Ooohh la, la! Someone as beautiful as Fleming to play her match!" After a while, I thought he was as much the star of this opera as she was. His acting and singing were terrific and his character seemed ... Read More
Rating:  - It Should Have Been Better
I dithered about acquiring this new DVD of Arabella; afterall I had KIri and Gundula, but most of the Zurich productions I have are very good and even though Renee (and Muff and Kallisch)was the only artist whose work I knew I thought it was worth the plunge. And as far as Fleming, I am glad I did. As an actor she has improved immensely since the taping of the Capriccio--a self-absorbed interpretation created to draw attention to herself at the expense of others. This is not the case with her Arabella, ... Read More
Rating: - bravissima
I would like to add my vote to those of reviewers praising Renee Fleming's performance here. It is absolutely wonderful, both the singing and the acting. Fleming's magical dramatic skill is not often enough praised. Here she captures the subtleties of Arabella's character and her changing feelings and situation with great sensitivity and force. Others have praised her singing (those, at any rate, who are willing to hear her, and don't presume to lecture on how a singer "should" sing) and I second their ... Read More
Rating:  - Three "BEST" Arabellas"
Fleming seems born to be Arabella. Her conversational style here suits Strauss.She illuminats this opera on a par with two others, Te Kanawa at the Met and Janowitz in Vienna. All three of these dvds are equally good and bring insights into this opera.
Amazed by other reviewers who criticized the singing, I would not want any one fond of Arabella to miss this performance . The singing is better than 5 star. (except Sen Guo's Faikermilli who understandably is not up to that of Guberova or Dessay on ... Read More
Rating: - FLEMING AT HER BEST!
This is an absolutely wonderful display of vocal and dramatic sensitive by Renee. The production is not my favorite and I do not really care for the costume concept but Renee's singing is so glorious that one is caught in this stunning vocal spectatcle.She captures all the nuances and intricacies of the role.Fleming has proven to be one of the best middle voice Strauss interpreters of our time.
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0044007432631
Format: AC-3, Classical, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Label: Decca U.S.
Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Decca U.S.
Release Date: July 08, 2008
Running Time: 180 minutes
Sales Rank: 21411
Studio: Decca U.S.
Theatrical Release Date: 2008