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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: Blu-ray EAN: 0807280134490 Format: Classical, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen Label: Arthaus Musik Manufacturer: Arthaus Musik Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Arthaus Musik Release Date: September 30, 2008 Running Time: 132 minutes Sales Rank: 8874 Studio: Arthaus Musik Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Rating: - a brilliant La Traviata
A technical note. The on-screen menu lacks the customary "setup" choice that makes it easy to select subtitles and audio choices. However, if you start the opera, the subtitle and audio menus, including DTS HD, can be reached from the remote control of the blu-ray player.
The three leads Gheorghiu, Vargas, and Frontali give brilliant performances and 1080p combined with DTS HD gives the viewer a near-perfect sense of seeing the real opera from the best seat in the house.
Rating: - La Traviata Looks So Good in Hi-Def
I used to have the DVD of Decca version of La Traviata featuring Angela Gheorghiu. I liked it but this blu-ray provides a whole new experience with its great high definition vision and audio. Ms. Gheorghiu, as Violetta, performs amazingly in both singing and acting. It's great to observe all the details of the singer's facial expressions and gestures in hi-def. Mr. Vargas, as Alfredo, performs very well even though his acting is rather clumsy. The baritone, as the father, sings flawlessly. I thought the production was also excellent. I expected more from the Gypsy's dance/song but all in all this ... Read More
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