Handel - Hercules / Shimell, DiDonato, Spence, Bohlin, Ernman, Kirkbride, Les Arts Florissants, Christie, Luc Bondy (Opera de Paris 2005) DVD
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 3760115300132
Format: Classical, DVD, NTSC
Label: Bel Air Classiques
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageGermanSubtitledEnglishSubtitledFrenchSubtitledSpanishSubtitled
Manufacturer: Bel Air Classiques
Number Of Discs: 2
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Bel Air Classiques
Release Date: January 10, 2006
Running Time: 190 minutes
Studio: Bel Air Classiques
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
And if you notice a rating far from the others you might want to see their other reviews before placing much credence in it.
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The late Renaissance humanists who self-consciously "invented" opera had it in mind that they were re-birthing classical Greek drama. Hence the development of recitativo and chorus. Hence also the curious device of having a singer, often a minor character, report the most significant moments in the drama as "off-stage" actions. By the middle of the 17th C, however, such humanist purism had been forgotten; action had taken center stage, and the da capo aria had re-established the primacy of music ... Read More
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After reading all the five-star reviews of this DVD, I may never read Amazon's customers' reviews again. This is an formless, meandering yawn of a stage rendering of a piece that should be sung and not theatrically realized.
Indeed DiDonato suffers eternally and Shimell has a commanding presence and voice, but the rest of the cast is completely useless. The chorus is simply embarassing.
I wish I could get my money back, but I do love opera which Handel's "Hercules" is not ... Read More
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I'm not sure how many opera companies perform this great work, but
it is hard to find on DVD. I have the CD with Anne Soffie Von Otter & David Daniels, also a "5 star" perormance.
If you like any of Handel's Operas (I consifer this an Opera) you must give this a try. Just about every Aria & Chorus is a winner that will stay with you for a long time. I paricularily like: Lichas: "No Longer, fate, relentless frown"; Hyllus: Where congeal'd the northern streams; Chorus of Trachinians: ... Read More
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I absolutey love reading the reviews that Amazon customers write. They often have a great influence on what I purchase.
I couldn't agree more with the glowing reviews already given for this DVD. Beautiful voices, terrific singing, great acting, good-looking cast, good directing, and a wonderful orchestra with an outstanding conductor.
The only reason I'm giving only four stars is that I thought prospective buyers might want to know about how the production itself LOOKS. The set ... Read More
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