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Title: Not a Good First Choice
Review: The singing and acting in this video are very good--sometimes excellent. The video quality is also good, and the opera house, orchestra, and conductor do a fine job interpreting the score of this great opera. I have two major reservations in recommending this video wholeheartedly, and they are as follows:First, the modern costumes/props really detract from the opera production as a whole (the Don drinking Coke from a can is but one example). The costumes are somewhat plain and appear very low budget.Second, the sets are very minimal.I believe in accurate, full-bodied sets and elegant period costumes for this opera, and I guess these two major reservations made me dissatisfied with this production. I realize these issues may not detract from others' enjoyment, but at least you'll know what you're purchasing.
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