A wonderful production. Although I have been many times in theaters of Russia, there is nowwhere in the world, something even remotely comparable to the Maryiinsky Theater.
I thought this a mostly successful and enjoyable production of this brilliant opera. Churilova as Lisa has a lovely voice, as has Yekaterina Krapivina as Polina in her brief but important role in Act 1, scene 2. Vladislav Sulimsky as Yeletsky does full justice to his famous aria in Act 2. Maxim Aksenov as Herman appeared to be suffering from the heat in that heavy coat but did a reasonable job, I think. Maria Maksakova, however, is totally miscast as the Countess. Despite her best efforts and masses of ageing makeup, she is obviously a young singer. Partly to blame is the video director insisting on so many close-up shots of her and others. Heavily perspiring performers is not a pretty sight. It's true that Gergiev managed to stretch it out to three hours, but for me the the magnificent music wins through. Incidentally, top trolling by Altea Media using a Russian production, albeit from before the invasion, to raise funds for Ukraine!
Совершенно непрофессиональное видео. Крупный план противопоказан опере. Лица артистов во время спектакля напряженные, накрашенные, потные, глаза косятся то на дирижера, то на партнеров. Это неизбежно, но зрители не должны эту кухню видеть. К тому же большинство оперных артистов не отличаются молодостью и изяществом, приходится во время красивой арии смотреть на вставные зубы и мощные декольте. Даже не смог из-за этого в полной мере оценить искусство артистов.
hrabina wygląda komicznie 1.06.02 i ogólnie wygląda komicznie żenada głos dobry postać nie pasuje grana do śpiewaczki poszukuję archiwalnego nagrania z lat 60 , 70tych z Iriną Archipową jako hrabiną
A strangely static performance, and rather too slow for my liking as well. For instance, at the end of the suicide scene in the 3rd act, Churilova (Lisa) just stands there, taking away all the impact of the most dramatic moment of the opera. Aksenov is not a bad singer and has the right age for Herman, but he simply lacks the on-stage presence to portray him convincingly. Contrast his lightning scene (Act I No. 6, "Se non é vero") to Marusin's maniacally psychotic performance in the 1992 Glyndebourne to get what I mean. Video registration is also weird, with lots of close-ups and not nearly enough wide shots, presumably to obfuscate the lack of movement on-stage. In all, a thorough thumbs down from me; Gergiev apparently doesn't get better in isolation.
A wonderful production. Although I have been many times in theaters of Russia, there is nowwhere in the world, something even remotely comparable to the Maryiinsky Theater.
The very last piece of music as he sits and ponders is one of the best endings of music I've ever heard
#Pushkin may have the Queen but #Lemmy has the Ace…
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camera is too close!
I thought this a mostly successful and enjoyable production of this brilliant opera. Churilova as Lisa has a lovely voice, as has Yekaterina Krapivina as Polina in her brief but important role in Act 1, scene 2. Vladislav Sulimsky as Yeletsky does full justice to his famous aria in Act 2. Maxim Aksenov as Herman appeared to be suffering from the heat in that heavy coat but did a reasonable job, I think. Maria Maksakova, however, is totally miscast as the Countess. Despite her best efforts and masses of ageing makeup, she is obviously a young singer. Partly to blame is the video director insisting on so many close-up shots of her and others. Heavily perspiring performers is not a pretty sight. It's true that Gergiev managed to stretch it out to three hours, but for me the the magnificent music wins through. Incidentally, top trolling by Altea Media using a Russian production, albeit from before the invasion, to raise funds for Ukraine!
Совершенно непрофессиональное видео. Крупный план противопоказан опере. Лица артистов во время спектакля напряженные, накрашенные, потные, глаза косятся то на дирижера, то на партнеров. Это неизбежно, но зрители не должны эту кухню видеть. К тому же большинство оперных артистов не отличаются молодостью и изяществом, приходится во время красивой арии смотреть на вставные зубы и мощные декольте. Даже не смог из-за этого в полной мере оценить искусство артистов.
hrabina wygląda komicznie 1.06.02 i ogólnie wygląda komicznie żenada głos dobry postać nie pasuje grana do śpiewaczki poszukuję archiwalnego nagrania z lat 60 , 70tych z Iriną Archipową jako hrabiną
Хоть бы в ноты попадали... черт с ней, с постановкой
La ópera es también teatro, no sólo música. Para eso están los discos.
A strangely static performance, and rather too slow for my liking as well. For instance, at the end of the suicide scene in the 3rd act, Churilova (Lisa) just stands there, taking away all the impact of the most dramatic moment of the opera. Aksenov is not a bad singer and has the right age for Herman, but he simply lacks the on-stage presence to portray him convincingly. Contrast his lightning scene (Act I No. 6, "Se non é vero") to Marusin's maniacally psychotic performance in the 1992 Glyndebourne to get what I mean. Video registration is also weird, with lots of close-ups and not nearly enough wide shots, presumably to obfuscate the lack of movement on-stage. In all, a thorough thumbs down from me; Gergiev apparently doesn't get better in isolation.
I am pretty sure this was recorded before the war in Ukraine broke out.
@@SvenErik_Lindstrom3 Could be. I've never been a fan of Gergiev's approach, perhaps that's my prejudice coming through.
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Бездарная постановка!