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Decca Classics and The Metropolitan Opera present Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier, featuring a star-studded cast including Renée Fleming and Elīna Garanča.This outstanding performance marks an unforgettable night in Met history: Renée Fleming’s farewell to her signature role as the Marschallin and Elīna Garanča’s final turn as Octavian. This new and notable production sees Robert Carsen update the setting to Vienna in 1911, the year of the opera’s premiere.“The dramatic chemistry between Ms. Fleming and Ms. Garanča came through in their every exchange” New York Times“[Renée Fleming] sings the arching melodic line that begins Strauss’s transcendent trio with seamless phrasing and ethereal sound, her more mature voice blending poignantly with the youthful colorings of Ms. Morley and Ms. Garanča.” The New YorkerCAST:Renée Fleming (the Marschallin)Elīna Garanča (Octavian)Günther Groissböck (Baron Ochs)Erin Morley (Sophie)Markus Brück (Herr von Faninal)Matthew Polenzani (An Italian singer) The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & ChorusSebastian Weigle (conductor)Robert Carsen (production)
C**N
Wonderful production starring two superb singers
Wonderful production starring two superb singers - Renee Fleming and Elina Garanca, and an especially poignant recording in that it is of their very last performance in the roles of The Marschallin and Octavian. Well worth seeing - and in my case, well worth buying and having in my DVD library.
J**O
One of the last perfect productions of the Met
One of the last perfect productions of the Met. Renee Fleming is deeply moving in her farewell role. Elina Garanca is one of the most brilliant opera singers of the day. The singing, the representation, the staging is perfect. One of the best recordings of this opera.
P**E
Fare thee well Madame Fleming.
Rennee Fleming in her final performance in Rosenkavalier.... with a fine cast..enhanced by the stage craft of the MET...A DVD to be kept and cherished.
A**H
M
Had never got round the watching this and was surprised by how engaging it is, given the trite story line. Beautifully sung by all concerned and an enjoyable outing.However be warned the subtitling is dreadful, extremely poor and erratic. Seldom come across such an unprofessional delivery leaving you wondering what the hell is going on.
S**Y
Elina and Renee - sublime!
Superb! Not too keen on period it was set in but the quality of entire production is outstanding none the less.
V**N
Bravo.
Saw this on the big screen. I just had to have a copy.
C**W
Most (all? ) of these reviews are not of ...
Most (all?) of these reviews are not of the latest (and last) Fleming performance at the Metropolitan Opera released only in November 2017.
G**Y
Very good Rosenkavalier
The listing says this is Region B/2, it is in fact region 0
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