Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail - DVD

Peter Seiffert, Matti Salminen, Juha Uusitalo, Petra Maria Schnitzer, Jennifer Wilson, Anna Larsson, Bernadette Flaitz, Helen House Ralston, Pilar Vazquez, Christa Mayer, Eugenia Bethencourt and Heike Groetzinger. [Region Free]

These three facets in the prism of Mozart's operatic genius shine in Glyndebourne's typically thought-provoking productions, featuring skilled singer-actors buoyed by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's luminous period sound. Nicholas Hytner's beautiful, 'shockingly traditional' production of Così fan tutte frames artful performances teased by Ivan Fischer from an outstanding international cast of convincing young lovers. Michael Grandage's staging of Le nozze di Figaro is Glyndebourne's seventh in a line stretching back to the company's 1934 debut production. Marshalled by the 'ideal pacing' of Robin Ticciati, a youthful cast of principals has 'no weak link' and 'looks gorgeous' (The Sunday Times). David McVicar's Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail offers a 'mesmerising, sensitive... outstanding' portrayal of Enlightenment-era fascination with the East that is both 'exquisitely acted and sung' (The Guardian), and Ticciati leads the OAE through a restored, authentic rendition of the critical score with 'lovely fizz' and 'poignant gravitas'. (The Independent). InchGlorious orchestral playing and magnificent singing under Ivan FischerInch (Cosi fan tutte - BBC Music Magazine) InchFinely conducted by Robin Ticciati, McVicar's production of Mozart's Turkish comedy is a vocal and visual treat.Inch (Die Entfuhrung - The Stage) Inch... this is a Figaro of rare grace, naturalness and charm.Inch (Le Nozze di Figaro - The Daily Telegraph)

Since it's premiere in a tiny suburban theatre in Vienna, Die Zauberflote has delighted audiences young and old for over 200 years. Mozart's Singspiel seamlessly alternates seriousness and jollity, and combines philosophical ideas with a fairytale world of wondrous animals and magical musical instruments. Emanuel Schikaneder's original production was theatrically inventive, and this new interpretation from director Simon McBurney emulates that in fresh and current terms. Fusing music, technology and stagecraft, this exciting production gives Die Zauberflote a refreshing new treatment that is both thrilling and simple in it's approach. Following an overwhelming success on stage, McBurney's unique production received five-star reviews in the Dutch press 'a feast for the eyes and the ears' (Het Parool) and 'Delicious!' (Trouw).