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Title: Don't just stand there!
Review: A beautiful production! But let us not forget that Opera is theatre and not just singing. The sound is magnificent and the tableaux are breathtaking but the drama is lacking. I can't help but compare it to Ponnelle's film from the 70s. [I wish it were out on DVD!] That was even MORE baroque in its look but there was action, where there needed to be, and people standing there singing, where that needed to be [Ponnelle was a master at this]But, since this is my favorite opera [well actually "Le Nozzi" is my fave....this is 2nd] I am delighted to have a beautiful, rich and excellently sung version even if they do just stand there.
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