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I Vespri Siciliani

	I Vespri Siciliani
	by Homevision Sales Rank: 21866 Price: $49.95

<I>I Vespri Siciliani</I> ("The Sicilian Vespers") dates from 1855, immediately after the composition of Verdi's three most popular operas, <I>Rigoletto</I>, <I>Il trovatore</I> and <I>La traviata</I>. It marks a crucial stage in his artistic development but has not been very popular for various reasons: it was composed, in French, for a premiere in Paris, but is now usually sung in a slightly ill-fitting Italian translation; it is expensive to produce (including a lavish ballet, which was mandatory for Paris productions); and it marked a change to Verdi's later style, which has greater depth but less mass appeal. Its first video recording--visually lavish and generally well-sung--includes all the ballet music, which is often reduced or omitted, and (for reasons that are not entirely clear--maybe a preference for 19th-century costumes) updates the action from the 13th century to the Napoleonic era. Riccardo Muti conducts with his usual energy and polish, and he has a great orchestra and chorus. A production in French would be welcome, if (improbably) the right voices could be found. <I>--Joe McLellan</I> *Viewer Reviews* NOTE: Be sure to buy the less expensive release now available (I just bought this one at more than twice the other's price...!!!). This is a rich rich melodic feast sung by wonderful voices...particularly the baritone and bass. Contrary to other reviews here,I don't worry about costumes or production details unless they are egregious...and these are fine, perfectly acceptable. I also don't worry about DVD extras -- I buy for the music and the singing and in those qualities this DVD and this opera are first rate. A delicious banquet of opera meat and potatoes, and delightful bons bons to boot. Back To Top
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