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Il Trovatore Advantages: Pavarotti is a wonderful singer Disadvantages: but he is not a great actor. ...as The Anvil Chorus etc. Il Trovatore (The Troubador) is a very good, if slightly complex story, about a baby stolen at birth and unknowingly finding himself the arch enemy of this own brother over a girl. The woman calling herself his mother, in fact a gypsy who stole him suceeds in making life for The Troubador more difficult, as he is torn between his love for her and for the woman he longs for. I have seen this with slightly different endings, ... ...to this is the great Pav himself. Now I AM a fan. His voice is truly something magical and I never tire of listening to him. However he is not this best actor in the world, and this opera was filmed when that wasn't as important as it is today, and I did find him somewhat wooden. As well as a little large for the role. But if you are used to opera, you find thats not uncommon! The best perfomance I would say, came from the Gypsy, his mother. She ... Cydd 22.04.2005 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Il Trovatore (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Characters / Performances Soundtrack How does it compare to ...
Fantabulous! Glyndebourne's 'Giulio Cesare' 2005 Advantages: Everything. Disadvantages: Nothing. ...the story begins just as Giulio Cesare has triumphed over his rival, Pompey, in Egypt. Pompey’s widow and son, Cornelia and Sesto, are taken under Cesare’s protection, while Cesare offers to forgive Pompey if he surrenders. However, Egypt’s King Tolomeo (Ptolemy, Cleopatra’s ambitious brother), Pompey’s ally, wants to rule Egypt alone, without his sister Cleopatra. He sends to Cesare through his general, Achilla, a gift of the bloody head of Pompey ... ...Character --- Performer (voice) Giulio Cesare --- Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano) Cleopatra --- Danielle de Niese (soprano) Cornelia --- Patricia Bardon (mezzo-soprano) Sesto --- Angelika Kirchschlager (mezzo-soprano) Tolomeo --- Christophe Dumaux (counter-tenor) Achilla --- Christopher Maltman (baritone) Nireno --- Rachid Ben Abdeslam (counter-tenor) Curio --- Alexander Ashworth (baritone) On-stage violinist --- Nadja Zwiener Orchestra ... zerbine28 29.04.2007 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: exceptional Review of Giulio Cesare - Handel (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Characters / Performances Soundtrack How does it compare to ...
Joseph and the Amazing Timeless Dreamcoat Advantages: Great film Disadvantages: Special Edition? ...story follows a man called Joseph as he is betrayed by his brothers and sold as a slave, there is no dialogue; just singing and you stay interested without. The only critiscm I can make, however, is that personally I don't feel it is really worth buying the Special Edition as extra features don't interest me. if you're buying it for the film, do it! For lovers of 60's-80's musicals. ... Tashytoes 24.11.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Characters / Performances Soundtrack How does it compare to ...
The sun'll come out tomorrow.... Advantages: The songs Disadvantages: corny in places Annie is an orphan who tries to escape from the orphanage time and time again due to the horrid orphanage owner. One day Annie get's chosen to live with a millionaire 'Daddy Warbuck'. She is treated like a Princess but Annie has this dream of finding her mother and father so escapes from his home too. Daddy Warbucks decides to place a ad on the local radio for Annie's sake encouraging anyone who knows the whereabouts of her parents to come forward ... ...that she is there's. Will Annie find her real parents? If you aren't a fan of musicals then this one is definitely not for you. At every whip stick the cast burst into song and sing their little hearts out. I'm not really into musicals as such but the songs featured in the film are so well known that I can't help but sing along and tap my foot as if I'm enjoying myself. The main character Annie is very sweet but has an adventurous edge to her which ... claribella 16.11.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Annie (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Characters / Performances Soundtrack How does it compare to ...
High School Music Number One!! Advantages: GOOD ENTERTAINMENT Disadvantages: NOT FOR THE OLDER TYPE The very first High School Musical... This makes me want to say 'It's the start of something new!' I fist got this DVD in 2006 when it was first brought out. Obviously there has been a further two DVD's been released but I still prefer this one. The most famous actors/actresses in it are Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. This film made me want to get up and sing the whole way through! The DVD Itself This is a Disney channel original movie which is very ... ...the story itself. High School Musical is very popular and lots of children go crazy for this. The reason why I like this is because once I watched it I got hooked on it and wanted to see more. This is a great film and I would recommend to those who have children and would enjoy this film! I would give this 4/5 from me due to the fact that it is not suited for all ages. ... hstokoe44395 10.11.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of High School Musical (Encore Edition) (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Characters / Performances Soundtrack How does it compare to ...