Title: HOW TO RUIN AN OPERA
Product review: This is one of those unfortunate situations where the opera is ruined by weird over-the-top production. The stupid never-ending antics on stage totally distract the watcher from the music and singing, which is for the most part so-so. The only saving grace - and she is gorgeous - is the Rosina of Jennifer Larmore. Her coloratura is fantastic, she is totally irresistible and is the (only) star of the piece. Richard Croft is passable, Alaimo is not at his best, the Figaro is barely adequate and Dr Bartolo is painful to watch. Oh, for a tenor like Raul Gimenez as Almaviva! Buy the DVD to watch Larmore - the rest is best skipped over.
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