Sheva Collection Mozart: Royal Opera House [DVD] [NTSC]

Containing three of Mozart's best-known and loved operas, this 5-disc box set features outstanding Royal Opera House productions and a raft of world-class artists, available at mid-price for the very first time. Works: Le nozze di Figaro (2006) Erwin Schrott (Figaro); Miah Persson (Susanna); Gerald Finley (Count Almaviva); Dorothea Roschmann (Countess Almaviva); Rinat Shaham (Cherubino); The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Antonio Pappano Don Giovanni (2008) Simon Keenlyside (Don Giovanni); Kyle Ketelsen (Leporello); Eric Halfvarson (Commendatore); Marina Poplavskaya (Donna Anna); Joyce DiDonato (Donna Elvira); Ramon Vargas (Don Ottavio); The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Charles Mackerras Die Zauberflöte (2003) Simon Keenlyside (Papageno); Dorothea Röschmann (Pamina); Will Hartmann (Tamino); Diana Damrau (Queen of the Night); Franz-Josef Selig (Sarasto); The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Sir Colin Davis Press Reviews "If one of the cast it to be named above the rest, that should be Joyce DiDonato, an outstandingly accomplished Elvira, brilliantly projected, interestingly conceived, her singing concentrated in tone. Miah Persson is an adorable Zerlina." (Gramophone - Don Giovanni) "Sir Charles Mackerras conducts an incandescent Overture which kindles the brilliance, clarity and indefatigable energy of his music direction throughout. This film powerfully captures the fiery essence of Francesco Zambello's production." (BBC Music Magazine - Don Giovanni) "Here is a Figaro to put with the 1973 Glyndebourne production placed among the top five operatic DVDs." (Gramophone - Le Nozze di Figaro) "This sexy, raunchy, romp of an opera is a triumph... fun filled, sensitive, romantic and serious by turns, all reflected in this production. This is a 'Must See' opera! ... You'll regret it if you don't!" (Musical Opinion - Le Nozze di Figaro) "Diana Damrau's supremely sung Queen of the Night oozes class, while Simon Keenlyside's profoundly human, touchingly sympathetic view of Papageno deserves an Olivier Award." (Classic fM - Die Zaubertflöte) "...a mellow warmth that was deeply satisfying. Simon Keenlyside...a triumph as quite the most engaging Papageno I have ever encountered...With an exceptional Queen of the Night, Diana Damrou, this is an evening no Mozart lover should miss..." (The Mail on Sunday - Die Zaubertflöte) Awards Gramophone Award: DVD (2008) (Le nozze di Figaro) Cast Simon Keenylside (Papageno (Die Zauberflote); Don Giovanni (Don Giovanni)) Dorothea Roschmann (Pamina (Die Zauberflote)) Kyle Ketelsen (Leporello (Don Giovanni)) Eric Halfvarson (Commendatore (Don Giovanni)) Erwin Schrott (Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro)) Miah Persson (Susanna (Le nozze di Figaro)) Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House; Colin Davis (Die Zaubertflöte); Antonio Pappano (Le nozze di Figaro); Charles Mackerras (Don Giovanni) Stage Director: David McVicar (Le nozze di Figaro & Die Zauberflöte); Francesca Zambello (Don Giovanni) Catalogue Number: OA1150BD Running Time: 589 minutes Sound: LPCM & DTS Master Audio 5.1 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Subtitles: EN/ES/FR (Die Zauberflote); EN/ FR/ DE/ ES/ IT (Don Giovanni); EN/ FR/ DE/ ES/ IT (Le Nozze Di Figaro) Label: Opus Arte