Nello Santi, The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Puccini: La Fanciulla del West (2003/1982)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Italiano (Dolby AC3, 2 ch) | 7.35 Gb (DVD9) | 140 min
Classical | NVS Arts | Sub: English, Deutsch, Espanol
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Italiano (Dolby AC3, 2 ch) | 7.35 Gb (DVD9) | 140 min
Classical | NVS Arts | Sub: English, Deutsch, Espanol
Piero Faggioni’s highly acclaimed Royal Opera production of The Girl of the Golden West, filmed in 1983, stars the incomparable Placido Domingo and American soprano Carol Neblett. It is considered by many the definitive production of this work. Faggioni’s amazing production brings the opera vividly to life. The realistic timbered sets are by Oscar-winning designer Ken Adam, whose film work includes Dr Strangelove and a number of James Bond films. Domingo’s heroic portrayal of Don Johnson is one of his most popular and one of his favourite roles. The Bible-bashing, gun-toting Minnie is a very taxing role not tackled by many sopranos. Carol Neblett made it her own with her gloriously rich voice and brilliant performance.