Search - Offenbach in Paris / von Otter, Les Musicians du Louvre, Minkowski [Theatre du Chatelet 2002] on DVD

Be Warned! The miking is too far away from singers

F. Behrens | Keene, NH USA | 10/08/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"It is impossible for me to enjoy this DVD. The singers are simply too far from the microphones. Consequently their voices are echo-y and the words almost impossible to understand even you speak French. Why are some products released like this? I realize Kultur is a small company, but there must be some quality control at some level. Most of their opera DVDs are well recorded; but this is disgraceful. Perhaps my copy is defective, but that is highly unlikely."

Fun- Fun - Fun

A. Grossman | Florence, Oregon USA | 06/07/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a wonderful DVD. Von Otter and Minkiwsky have a ball here in the "feel good" performance of the decade. World news have you feeling bad? Just pop in this DVD and watch a beautiful lady sing beautiful, happy music and forget the worries of the day.The unknown "Alphabet Song" may be the funniest ever written."

Wonderful!!

T. C. | 04/21/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the first encounter of Anne Sofie Von Otter with Offenbach's music. It is highly successful.

Minkowski and his orchestra provide excellent accompaniment. Technical quality, picture and sound, is first class. Enjoy!

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Wonderful!

Dirk | Omaha, NE USA | 03/17/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Anne Sofie von Otter is wonderful in this live performance of selections from Offenbach. The orchestra, chorus, and supporting singers are wonderful also. Von Otter interprets so well; it's a joy to watch her relate this music to an audience. This is a live performance, and not a CD recording, so one shouldn't expect it to be as closely miked. Von Otter is a first class singer and musician--would love to hear her in person."