Product: Donizetti - La Favorita (1971)
Rating: 4.0
Favorita in Japan
I was a bit put off in the beginning with the poor quality of the DVD, the picture seemed to be grainy. The theater was very dark and you saw very little of the orchestra or the conductor. But when the singers 'warmed up' you were impressed with the voices. Donizetti's music, as always is so melodic you can close your eyes, sit back and soar! The audience was enthusiastic in their applause, prolonged ovations; Leonora was visibly moved to tears after the ovation for one of her arias. The cast was excellant, choreography for ballet scene was superb. I was only slightly disappointed with the set direction and the quality of the filming of the DVD.