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DVD : Tchaikovsky - Pique Dame / Davis, Marusin, Gustafson, Palmer, London Philharmonic |
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786305669210
Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 630566921X
Label: Image Entertainment
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 14, 1999
Running Time: 169 minutes
Studio: Image Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 1992
Sales Rank: 90021
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Editorial Review:
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The 1992 Glyndebourne Festival Opera production of Pique Dame (The Queen of Spades) won unanimous critical acclaim for its revelatory interpretation of the mesmeric and psychologically harrowing work which Tchaikovsky himself regarded as his masterpiece. The cast features three top Russian singers: Sergei Leiferkus, who "brings imposing vocal distinction to the part of Herman's free-living friend Count Tomsky,"--Daily Telegraph; Dimitri Kharitonov, "a soft-grained, notably stylish Yeletsky,"--Financial Times; and Yuri Marusin, "the indisputable star of the show... from whom Vick secures an astonishing physical portrait of Tchaikovsky's doomed hero, one that strikes terror and evokes pity,"--Sunday Times. Nancy Gustafson as Lisa and Felicity Palmer as the Countess also won high praise for their performances in this "marvelous and brilliant piece of modern music-theatre,"--Financial Times. In Russian with English subtitles. 169 min.
Amazon.com:
Tchaikovsky's opera Pique Dame, based on a ghost story by Alexander Pushkin, is a study in obsession and madness--themes that this extraordinary production explores brilliantly and in depth. Everything works together, although on paper the combination may look risky: a cast of Russian men and English women; staging that combines the elegant realism of 18th-century costumes with a surreal set design; realistic props (a staircase, a bridge railing, gambling tables) enclosed in stark white walls covered with abstract black squiggles. In some scenes, it looks like there is furniture clinging to the ceiling, and one scene is lit garishly but appropriately in shades of red.
The air of macabre madness reaches its peak in the climactic scene where the old Countess (Felicity Palmer) is literally scared to death by the young, tragic hero Herman (Yuri Marusin). Both perform with spectacular impact, and the effect is reinforced even by the chair--shaped like a human skeleton--in which she is seated. Marusin and Palmer stand out dramatically in performances calculated for theatrical impact rather than pretty sound. The supporting cast is uniformly excellent, and video director Victir Maniura deserves special mention for some outstanding camera work. Andrew Davis's music direction is expert, though less spectacular than the video production. --Joe McLellan
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I am writing this review to counter the bad ones here. This is a great production, both vocally and theatrically. The director's concept is wonderful and the singers are great. I recommend this DVD over any other one of this opera. What a joy.
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As others have noted Marusin's singing is often a terrifying struggle to get on key--but except in a few instances, it pays off with an incredibly powerful performance. The rest of the cast is outstanding and totally committed. The sets are very effective as is the conducting. You won't forget this opera!
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the tenor, Marusin, is more than enough reason not to bother buying or watching this DVD. He is constantly off key. Herman is the character that carries the opera so, as goes Marusin, so goes this rendition.
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Pique Dame is indeed a great opera, perhaps Tchaikovsky's finest, and this production has it's good points. The acting and staging are often compelling. Nancy Gustafson is a joy to watch and hear as Lisa. Felicity Palmer is wonderful as the old countess, and both Tomsky and Yeletski are well sung. Yuri Marusin's Herman is well acted and the tenor seems thoroughly to understand the psychological nuances of this central character, however, Mr. Marusin's eccentric singing style and horrible intonation ... Read More
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This is the best acted and sung production of The Queen of Spades I've ever seen. The set looks bizzarre at first, but, as soon as Herman enters the abstruct painting on the leaning walls starts to make sense. It symbolizes Herman's horrifying descent into madness. Yuri Marusin is perfect in this demanding role. He is very much involved and looks even obsessed by the character he's playing. Really horrifying performance and what a voice he produces! Nancy Gustafson really a great singer actress, too. Very ... Read More
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786305669210
Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 630566921X
Label: Image Entertainment
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 14, 1999
Running Time: 169 minutes
Studio: Image Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 1992
Sales Rank: 90021
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