| Rossini - La Cenerentola / Frederica von Stade, Francisco Araiza, Paolo Montarsolo, Claudio Desderi, Laura Zannini, Claudio Abbado | 
| Actors: Frederica Von Stade, Paolo Montarsolo, Francisco Araiza, Jean-pierre Ponnelle, Claudio Abbado
Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (23 reviews)
Sales Rank: 20885
Format: Classical, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 152 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 000576909
UPC: 044007340967
EAN: 0044007340967
ASIN: B000A3VTT8
Release Date: January 10, 2006
Theatrical Release Date: 1981
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
Fun for all ages August 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Despite the fairy tale title, this particular opera is fun for all ages. We think it is the best Rossini opera, and Von Stade is the perfect Cinderella.
Our only objection is that the the voices are synched to the singers, but this is a necessay thing for 'movie' format staging.
We would put this production on a 'must see' list.
Very Professional Production June 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This opera may not be well known and that's a shame. I can't believe Rossini wrote this in just three weeks! This DVD is almost as enjoyable to just listen to as it is to watch. The music is melodic and appropriate to the comedic content of the opera. Von Stade as Cenerentola was charming and beautiful. Acting, sets and correography are very good. The post filming studio over recording is a bit obvious but not objectionable.
Landmark among filmed opera December 16, 2007
This Cenerentola have everything to be the perfect recipe: La Scala, Claudio Abbado conducting, Jean Pierre Ponelle directing (vero factotum), a glorious cast, and the superb music of the master of opera buffa, Gioacchino Rossini. Who could ask for anything more?
Truly a landmark among filmed operas, this production is a must not only for opera lovers, but also for everyone who wants to begin to know and love the genre.
The cast, flawless: Frederica von Stade, marvelous voice and beautiful presence; the buffo trio of Paolo Montarsolo (the best of the group), Margherita Guglielmi and Laura Zannini; the funny impersonation of Claudio Desideri; the fresh performance of Francisco Araiza, and the secure Paul Plishka as the supportive Alidoro.
Scene after scene, this is first class opera: look at the "shadow-theatre" ensemble at second act and you will be convinced of the genius of Ponnelle.
In front of La Scala orchestra Abbado remains what he is, one of the leading italian conductors of all times.
There is no way to be disappointed with this DVD.
super performance! August 31, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful rendition of a delightful opera. Frederika Von Stade begins the disc with a discussion of the opera, the variation of the Cinderella story it presents and her feeling about the meaning of the opera: the triumph of goodness. The performance is first rate, extremely funny and well staged.I am not at all familiar with this work but this is a stunning introduction. I am glad it is still available. Miriam Null
A Favorite Story Performed for Everybody July 22, 2007
I am so glad this production is on DVD - it's a vintage performance (early 1980s) and our family enjoyed the VHS of it until the tape wore out. If you think you don't like opera, think again - you may like this one. It doesn't try to be anything but what it is - a wonderful, musical retelling of the Cinderella story (with several twists - fairy godfather, evil stepfather, diamond bracelets instead of glass slippers), performed with lots of un-subtle humor and that amazing Rossini music. You won't even mind the fact that you'll have subtitles to read. The cast is brilliant, and Frederica von Stade creates a Cinderella character that will really warm your heart. This is an opera for even "non-opera people" to enjoy!
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