| Mozart Opera Glyndebourne Collection: Cosi fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro, Die Entfuhhrung aus dem Serail, Idomeneo, Die Zauberflote (6 DVDs) | 
| Actors: Kiri Te Kanawa, Frederica Von Stade, Felicity Lott, Valerie Masterson, Bernard Haitink
Studio: Arthaus Musik
Category: DVD
List Price: $79.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 16675
Format: Box Set, Classical, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: German (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 900 minutes
Number Of Items: 6
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 3.7
MPN: 100973
UPC: 807280097399
EAN: 0807280097399
ASIN: B000BV4LPS
Release Date: January 17, 2006
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 disappointing. July 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Save your money. I believed the other reviews here and bought this, trusting that this was a good collection; what a mistake that was. All of the operas are recorded from 1970-1980, and the sound quality is HORRIBLE. Maybe I've just been spoiled by contemporary recordings, but this is pretty bad. I found myself snoozing through two of my favourite operas, Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute, which I absolutely LOVE. These recordings just aren't anywhere near up to par with others that are available. I haven't watched all of them yet (and I probably won't), but the performances I've seen thus far (Magic Flute, Don Giovanni, Seraglio, and Figaro) have all been mediocre at best.
I guess all I'm trying to say is, don't be fooled by the good reviews, and buy this set at your own risk.
An in-depth trip through Mozart operas December 18, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This Mozart opera set meets the basic features of an introductory material to the amazing world of viewable opera. Yet it includes six of the most popular and important pieces from the Salzburg genius. These are performances from 1973 to 1980, from Glydebourne Festival.
As a summary and considering it's approach to what an opera staging production should own, I would rate in priority order:
1.- Don Giovanni
2.- Die Entfuehrung aus dem Serail
3.- Die Zauberfloete
4.- Le Nozze di Figaro
5.- Cosi Fan Tutte
6.- Idomeneo
If you want to own a representative set of Mozart Operas at a bargain price this is for you. All the performances are quite good evaluated as a whole, having in Idomeneo the exception to the rule. Regretfully the leading role is not performed good enough to convince, because of Richard Lewis lack of both, voice and enthusiasm and also for the tasteless stage production. In particular, this opera must have both vocally and dramatically solid cast resulting otherwise in a monotone and boring intend.
 Mozart November 8, 2007
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Mozart Opera Glyndebourne Collection: Cosi fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro, Die Entfuhhrung aus dem Serail, Idomeneo, Die Zauberflote (6 DVDs)
New price a bargain June 10, 2007
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is a pretty good deal for what it is. Bear in mind that the productions were filmed in the 70's and 80's so they obviously didn't have DVD in mind back then, and some weren't high budget to begin with. The Idomeneo has some problems, so i wouldn't buy that one seperately. The others are mostly standard productions. The particular production of Die Zauberflote included here was staged years later by the Met and did quite well there. This one features Felicity Lott as Pamina which i'd say was worth the price of admission. Not every production has big names in it, tho there are a few. These were filmed live, with polite British audiences.
Benjamin Luxon performs a few of the lead baritone roles very well, and Jamaican bass Willard White is interesting in an otherwise mostly waspy lineup of performers. The various conductors featured are all excellent. This box set is a good introduction to become familiar with Mozart's most popular operas, if that is what you're out to do. Good homework if you plan to see them live (which you really must do!)
Great Opera for a Reasonable Price May 12, 2007
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
These are six of Mozart's finest operas put on by a very fine opera company. And for around 50 bucks it is totally worth it...these are staples that every opera singer/opera lover should have in their collection
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