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Title: Very Poor Sound Quality
Review: I can't believe the positive reviews of this DVD refer to the product I purchased. The sound quality is so poor as to be almost unintelligible, as if it were recorded illegally and then mass produced in someone's basement. I can't even comment on the quality of the singing because it is so muffled. The set is uninspired and the costumes look like they were done for a high school production. I think it's fair to say there is no nuance or creativity in the visual aspect of this production. I bought this DVD after reading through the reviews of several productions and deciding this one might be the best. I'm teaching this opera soon, but will have to continue looking for at least a passable version of it. I don't want to show this to students who are not familiar with the art form as it may put them off opera for the rest o their lives. Yes, I'm sorry to say it's that bad.
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