Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier -- Vienna/Kleiber Reviews

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  • Smorg Rank: Corporal 17th May 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: Exquisite musical performance. Elaborate traditional staging.


    Bad Points: Might be hard to relate to for modern folks. Von Otter is a bit feminine as Octavian.


    General comments: A wonderful Der Rosenkavalier production... Kleiber doesn't let down. The musical performance (orchestration and singing) is wonderful. Lott has fine comic timing... Her Marschallin seems a bit older than the role specifies, but wonderfully acted nonetheless. Bonney is a dream Sophie. Von Otter is a fine Octavian and her Mariandel scene is one of the funniest around.

    For non-traditionalists, tho, this may be a bit stiff. The presentation of the rose is beautifully sung but statically acted. Blame it on the director, I say. Still a great DVD to have.