Title: To be avoided...
Review: Despite much anticipation this DVD performance is definitely sub-standard. Stefan Vinke as Paul is so bad it is truly pathetic. He yells through most of the performance and does not even come close to an acceptable performance. Solveig Kringelborn just does not have the voice or lyricism to sing Marie. The rest of the singers are hindered by similar problems. Eliahu Inbal gives us his usual indifferent interpretation. The production is just dark and boring with only moments of interest. I particularly like the camera shots where we are looking into the off-stage wings... So unprofessional! If you love this opera as I do keep your old DVD and wait for the new one that will be out next year. BUYER BEWARE!!!
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