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| ARTIST: | J II Strauss, Smillie, Timson |
| CATEGORY: | Music |
| MANUFACTURER: | Naxos |
| TYPE: | Classical, Instructional / Educational, Opera / Operetta / Oratorio |
| MEDIA: | Audio CD |
| UPC: | 730099507028 |
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Customer Reviews of Opera Explained: Die Fledermaus
A Wonderful Introduction to 'Die Fledermaus' This is one of the continuing series of 'Opera Explained' discs put out by Naxos. Written by Thomson Smillie and narrated by British actor David Timson, the series goes from triumph to triumph. This is due largely to Smillie's witty and informative text and Timson's light-hearted narration. An unbeatable combination. And when you throw in musical illustrations drawn from Naxos's own full-opera releases, in this case that conducted by Johannes Wildner leading forces from Slovakia (a terrific recording), it is simply sparkling. Both the principal singers and the orchestral playing are world-class.
The issue of 'Fledermaus: Opera or Operetta?' is explored. We also get the history of Strauss family and more particularly the background of the opera itself. Then we get a lavishly illustrated synopsis. You'll almost certainly want to get up and waltz around the room.
I can easily imagine operatic neophytes being caught up in this production and deciding they wanted more. That's easy: there are now a total of fifteen 'Opera Explained' issues from Naxos.
Recommended.
Scott Morrison