Customer Reviews

Joy - pure joy - By: D. W. CARVER, 08 Oct 2008
They don't come much better than this. A delight from start to finish; & I would hardly call myself a fan of this opera - well, not until I saw this version.

Buy it.

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Florez...........................Brilliant! - By: R. F. Honeywill, 01 Nov 2007
First saw this version a couple of years ago,until then was not sure about Florez who was brilliant. Since this have waited for each new opera Diego isin & each one get's better & better.

The man is a GOD!

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Superlative and what a bargain!!!!!! - By: David M. Calvert-Orange, 22 Sep 2007
I adore this opera & have many different versions of it all of which are very good.

I specially adore Cecilia Bartoli & she plays Rosinain other productions with a unique genius ... bus sadly she is notin this one!!!

However the conception, sets, acting (especially background) & othjer singers almost compensate for this.

I love the way everything startsin STUNNING black & white from the costumes to the stunningly beautiful sets (whichin themselves are stars of the production ...absolute genius!!) & after the storm interlude colour creepsin till at the end everything is just a glorious rainbow.

It is full of wit, charm & above all the singing is excellent despite Cicilia's absence!!!

Treat yourself to it you will never regret it & I bet it will become your all time favourite Barber!!!

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fabulous Florez - By: S. Siddall, 11 Sep 2007
Quite one of the best versions of this opera I have seen.
From the ingenious & beautiful sets & costumes to the very best singing this performance is a joy to the ears & the eyes.
Florez continues to growin stage craft & his voice matures delightfully.
The lovely light voice of Maria Bayo is also a wonder to hear.
Altogether a performance to savour.