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Jules Massenet: Manon

Jules Massenet: ManonDirector: Vincent Paterson
Actors: Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazon, Daniel Barenboim, Alfredo Daza, Christof Fischesser
Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
Category: DVD

List Price: $39.98
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 13 reviews
Sales Rank: 23724

Format: AC-3, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: French (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 0
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 158 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: 001181609
UPC: 044007344316
EAN: 0044007344316
ASIN: B0012UQIW6

Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: September 23, 2008
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3 out of 5 stars Netrebko's Great Acting Not so good Singing!!!   October 13, 2009
Allan Vanegas (Vancouver, BC)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

I watched this performance and I am extremely satisfied with the production and the conducting of this beautiful and elegant music score. The production it self is very entertaining and nice to watch. The whole concept of the opera is excellent. The part that I was a bit dissapointed is the singing of Netrebko. I don't think her coloratura was that good. Her singing was lacking something. But, her acting was perfect. The moment she and Rolando were on stage it was beautiful and heart breaking. For the whole production and the rest of the cast is a full 5 stars but, because of the singing from Netrebko I gave this score a 3 stars. I have the Rene Fleming and the Natalie Dessay productions and both of their Manon are excellent.


5 out of 5 stars Paris é uma festa!   July 30, 2009
Ali Hassan AYACHE (São Paulo, Brasil.)

O que acontece quando um belo soprano canta ao lado de um grande tenor? Temos uma grande ópera, essa conclusão pode parecer óbvia, mas nem sempre excepcionais cantores juntos fazem grandes óperas. Tem que haver química, eles tem que estar à vontade para mostrar todo o potencial. Nessa versão da Manon de Massanet temos uma explosão de elementos, todos positivos, todos empolgantes, todos levam a um grande espetáculo.

Anna Netrebko tem se destacado no cenário lírico pela beleza física, sua presença no palco contagia marmanjos e senhoras. Pela atuação dramática, grande atriz, sabe captar o sentimento do personagem e expressá-lo. Pela voz, de timbre belo, lírico, um pouco escuro, potente, bem projetado. A cantora russa tem todos os elementos de um grande soprano moderno, voz, atuação e beleza física.

Está muito a vontade em Manon, peca no sotaque francês, mas isso passa despercebido quando ouvimos suas árias: Adieu,notre petite table ou Obéissons , quand leur voix appelle. De menina ingênua a caminho do convento para a consagração em Paris (Faz uma emergente inesquecível) e a decadência na prisão. Tudo demonstrado com muita convicção através de uma atuação soberba. Isso é uma cantora moderna, isso é ópera do século XXI, uma união de elementos da arte. Isso renova e atrai publico.

O tenor mexicano Rolando Villazón segue o mesmo padrão de qualidade, seu Le Chevaliers Des Grieux evolui de jovem, ingênuo e cheio de amor para um homem maduro e amargurado. Sua voz tenta acompanhar a evolução do personagem, nas passagens líricas se sai muito bem, nas partes dramáticas falta peso. Atua bem ao lado da protagonista, incorpora o personagem, está a vontade no papel, melhor que na versão anterior com Natalie Dessay em Paris , 2007.

Os comprimários de destaque são: Christof Fischesser faz Le Comte des Grieux , papel para baixo de voz encorpada. Ele é jovem demais, pouco lembra o pai do protagonista e sua voz está mais para barítono que para baixo. O Lescaut de Afredo Dasa é barítono de voz clara com boa musicalidade e atuação.

Daniel Baremboin é um badalado pianista e maestro de renome mundial, rege orquestras pelos quatro cantos do mundo. Sempre achei ele melhor no piano. Na batuta da Staatskapelle Berlim seus tempos são excessivamente lentos, talvez seja para ajudar os cantores a interpretarem, senão haja fôlego! Mas isso torna a leitura da obra monótona, as vezes cansativa, árias que empolgam o publico são pouco ovacionadas. Perde a música, ganha o teatro.

A direção de Vincent Paterson capta a essência da obra de Massanet, não se acomoda, moderniza a leitura. Transporta a obra para a Paris dos anos 50, trem chegando com Manon, festas aos pés da Torre Eifel e a graça do Hotel Transilvania são elementos dinâmicos . Explora o potencial dramático dos cantores, movimenta-os sem exageros. A luz perfeita, ajuda e estimula, diretores dessa vez se entenderam, tiveram a mesma concepção. Figurinos condizentes com a época escolhida, impecáveis, perfeitos no acabamento, nos transportam a cidade luz da década de 50. Essa ópera inaugura um novo quesito, maquiagem, nunca vi trabalho tão bem executado. Coristas ou protagonistas estão impecavelmente maquiados, com o advento da alta definição a maquiagem deu um salto qualitativo.

Comparando a primeira Manon que assisti com Edita Gruberova datada do ano de 1983 em Viena com a recém lançada da Netrebko, existe uma evolução, como as gravações de ópera mudaram nesses 25 anos. A ópera é mais teatro que canto, do VHS estamos no DVD de alta definição, as produções são infinitamente mais caprichadas, lembram grandes peças de teatro ou produções da Brodway. Temos entrevistas com os protagonistas e diretores, escolha de capítulos e um encarte com artigo e resumo da ópera, tudo em inglês é claro.

Vocalmente prefiro a Manon com a Gruberova ou com Beverly Sills em 1977 na New York City Opera. A Manon da Netrebko e do Villazon trás uma nova linguagem , moderna, atual, carismática. Na era da internet, da música digital, da velocidade, do consumo descartável, ópera parece uma aberração. Mas ela encontra um caminho, renova o público e como Fênix sempre renasce.

Ali Hassan Ayache



5 out of 5 stars magnificent   January 9, 2009
Armando Lara Rosano
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Excellent performance from both, Villazón and Netrebko, definitely there's an outstanding chemistry between them tnat enchantes the audiences. Highly recommended version.


3 out of 5 stars What a show...but very a little flavor of opera comique   November 19, 2008
Thomas Malesys (Princeton, NJ USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

This production is a beautiful show to watch. The cast is exciting, but so little French. So, if you do not pay too much attention to the pronunciation, then you will enjoy the creamy and lyric voice of Ms Netrebko, who portrays a strong Manon, dedicated to pleasure (see L'hotel de Transylvanie act). Villazon is, as always, very (some would say too much) involved in his character, but his voice was, at that time (2006), still responding (though he is asking too much). However, Faisons un reve is sung with beautiful pianissimi. Barenboim is not to be mentionnned as the sound of the orchestra is international and not Massenet.
Generally speaking, a overall good production, but French is not the best quality of Ms Netrebko.



5 out of 5 stars An Excellent Manon   October 28, 2008
David D. Dollinger (Pasadena, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

For some time I have tried to resist the charms of Netrebko; I listened to her Gilda from the Met; well sung but something was lacking. When Virgin released the L'Elisire from Vienna with Villazon and Netrebko I got it principally for Villazon who didn't disappoint. The diva was charming but she faced stiff competition in this arena: Scotto, Gheorghiu, etc. Considering Nucci's age it was an amazing performance but at least it was in a repertoire that he should never have strayed from.

But back to Manon. I had already purchased the Virgin DVD and loved it although there were deficiencies but this is not the place to discuss them. For conservative opera goers this Berlin production is probably not the version to buy. As everyone knows the action as has been moved up to 1950 or there abouts. For me this works even though Massenet clearly evokes a France of the 18th century in much of the music. And Anna? she is a charmer entering fully into the the directors concept. She pounts, she flirts, she charms, she lies and she loves all with passion and commitment. Oh yes, she sings well. Is it a French Manon? Well, hardly, but she does make the attempt--a language coach is credited. There is only one Frenchman in the cast, but a stylistic French Manon in the 21st century is unlikely. One wonders when was the last time a Massenet opera was performed in Berlin, and to have Barenboim at the helm. This is hardly his fach, if one can borrow a singer's term. It is amazing to see and hear this great conductor who has spent his life with Mozart, Beethoven and Wagner conducting what many consider a frivolous entertainment. The notes indicate that he took over some ten days before the performance was to debut; he learned the score in that time; surely a rest from the rigors of his usual repertoire and a bravo for not patronizing the music.

For me it would be impossible to choose Berlin over Barcelon or vice versa; I am glad I have both. I prefer either one to the Fleming version even though it was produced at the Bastille. Renee is weak in the first two acts--Dessay it probably the only Manon who can claim to be 15 and not look like a liar. And even though I have not seen it, the Vienna production has no allure for me. I may be accused of being sexist here, but Gruberova has little on not sex appeal for me and the voice is insufficiently glamorous.


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