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# Donizetti - Anna Bolena / Bonynge, Sutherland, Morris, Canadian Opera Company

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157 minute DVD starring Joan Sutherland in one of her greatest triumphs, portraying Anne Boleyn, opposite the formidable Henry VIII of bass james Morris in this 1984 production by the Canadian Opera Company.












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It would have been better, of course, if this 1984 production of Donizetti's Anna Bolena, or at least its title role, had been filmed 20 years earlier, when Joan Sutherland's voice was in its spectacular prime. But like her Canadian Opera Norma, dating from 1981, this is a better-late-than-never documentation of one of the most remarkable voices of the 20th century. Lotfi Mansouri spared no effort or expense in making this production special. He personally directed the staging, and handpicked an outstanding cast (right down to the very young and then-unknown Ben Heppner in the small role of Hervey). The visual elements--sets, costumes, and camera work--are also handled with great care, and Sutherland's positive response to this dedication can be sensed in her performance as the unfortunate wife of King Henry VIII. James Morris is best-known as a Wagnerian singer--perhaps the leading Wotan of our time--but he is equally at home in many of the villainous roles that are the fate of bass- baritones (Iago, Scarpia, Don Giovanni). In this sinister tale of an innocent woman ruthlessly destroyed, he shows a surprising knack for the bel canto style. Judith Forst is also excellent in the role of Jane Seymour. --Joe McLellan












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Cast: Anne Boleyn - Joan Sutherland Henry VIII - James Morris Jane Seymour - Judith Forst Lord Percy - Michael Myers Smeton - Janet Stubbs Lord Rochefort - Gidon Saks Hervey - Ben Heppner Orchestra and Chorus of the Candadian Opera Company Conducted by Richard Bonynge Live Performance, 1984 Stage Production directed by Lotfi Mansouri Video produced by the CBC, Toronto









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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    ANNA BOLENA, RAINHA TUDOR
  

*by A***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2010*

Gaetano Donizetti was a composer at full speed. Operas flowed one after the other, contained in your resume more than 70. The style has always remained, but when it came Belcanto, Donizetti dominated, was unbeatable. Anne Boleyn is one of the three operas he made about the Tudor queens. His last performance was given in 1881 in Livorno. Was forgotten, languishing in the archives until you get to a Greek or American talent, never to know her nationality. Maria Callas Anna Bolena unearths, with Giulietta Simionatto and direction of Luchino Visconti makes a memorable show at Scala in 1957. After her, the great dramatic sopranos realized the potential of opera, who does not want to be cheered by the final scene. Leyla Gencer, Beverly Sills, Renata Scotto, Joan Sutherland and Dimitra Theodossiou interpreted the complex character, over the decades.  There are two commercial versions available on video. The earliest was recorded in Canada in 1984 with Joan Sutherland, James Morris and Judith Forst. Baton of Richard Bonynge and Ben Heppner in early career, playing the role of Hervey.  Portrait of its time, this assembly is tradition squared. Costumes loaded, little or no scenic interpretation. Everyone Paradita, beautiful singing. Everything in its place, the light is a constant shadow. The direction is limited to tell a story, transcribes what is in the libretto faithfully and nothing more. The highlights for the voices, all the soloists are of feedback. Sutherland has great agility of a coloratura soprano, her timbre like, though his diction is weak. Baritone James Moris are legitimate, not those that currently exist, has those serious and bulky caracteríticos full of singers of the past. Judith has Fosrt voice thick, enormous. The regency of my husband (of Sutherland) Boninger is classic, no innovations. The analog picture and sound are a little lacking for supporters of Blu-ray.  Anna Boleyn of Bergamo, recording made in 2006, is the opposite of Canada. His direction is impeccable, not only transcribes the lyrics, but makes a theatrical release. Provokes the viewer calls for reflection. The scenario stands possess the background, always present with members of the choir. The director's reading is clear, the life of the royals is public, no private space. The soloists do not have the same level voice of the Canadian version is in hand, they act, give realism to persongens. The light is part of the scenery, the costumes are lightweight and digital recording leaves everything in line.  Hear snakes and lizards Dimitra Theodossiou, but the soprano is based on Belcanto. Your voice can agility in difficult coloraturas, turns power and technique, but gets worn out in the end. The other soloists are guaranteed, all sing and act, that's modern opera.  Both versions show the evolution of opera. From traditional to modern reading assembly. Basic scenario of a vision, a way of telling the story, a provocation. All aspects related to production have evolved. Settings, costumes, lighting, color, movement choir, recording, direction of scenes and so on. Won the opera, which advanced in time, seeking to renew its modernized public. Recordings of the century are thought to video. But not everything is perfect, the voices of the past were higher than the present.Portuguese:Gaetano Donizetti era um compositor a toda velocidade. Óperas fluiam uma atrás da outra: constam em seu currículo mais de 70. O estílo sempre se mantinha, mas,  quando o assunto era belcanto, Donizetti dominava, era imbatível. Anna Bolena é uma das três óperas  que ele fez sobre as rainhas Tudor. Sua última apresentação se dera em 1881,  em Livorno. Ficou esquecida, mofando nos arquivos, até que aparece uma grega ou americana talentosa, nunca sei a nacionalidade dela. Maria Callas desenterra Anna Bolena, juntamente com  Giulietta Simionatto e a direção de Luchino Visconti faz um espetáculo memorável no Scala,  em 1957. Depois dela, os grandes sopranos perceberam o potencial dramático da ópera, quem não quer ser aplaudido pela cena final. Leyla Gencer, Beverly Sills, Renata Scotto, Joan Sutherland e Dimitra Theodossiou interpretaram a complexa personagem, no decorrer das décadas.  Existem duas versões comerciais disponíveis em vídeo. A mais antiga foi gravada no Canadá,  em 1984, com Joan Sutherland, James Morris e Judith Forst. Regência de Richard Bonynge e Ben Heppner em início de carreira,  fazendo o papel de Hervey.  Retrato de sua época, essa montagem é tradição ao quadrado. Figurinos carregados, pouca ou quase nenhuma interpretação cênica. Todo mundo paradinho, cantando bonito. Tudo no seu devido lugar, a luz é uma penumbra constante. A direção se limita a contar uma história, transcreve o que está no libreto com fidelidade e nada mais. O destaque fica para as vozes, todos os solistas são de gabarito. Sutherland tem agilidade de um grande soprano coloratura, seu timbre agrada, entretanto sua dicção deixa a desejar. James Moris é barítono legítimo, não desses que existem atualmente, tem aqueles graves cheios e volumosos caracteríticos dos cantores do passado. Judith Fosrt tem voz densa, enorme. A regência do maridão (da Sutherland) Boninge é clássica, sem inovações. A imagem e o som analógicos deixam a desejar aos adeptos do blu-ray.  A Anna Bolena de Bergamo, gravação realizada em 2006,  é o oposto da canadense. Sua direção é impecável, não transcreve apenas o libreto e sim faz uma versão teatral. Provoca o espectador, chama à reflexão. O cenário possuí arquibancadas ao fundo, sempre presentes com membros do coro. A leitura do diretor é clara, a vida dos membros da realeza é pública, não existe espaço privado. Os solistas não têm o mesmo nível vocal da versão canadense: em contrapartida, atuam, dão realismo aos persongens. A luz faz parte do cenário, os figurinos são leves e  a gravação digital deixa tudo nos conformes.  Ouvi cobras e lagartos de Dimitra Theodossiou, mas o soprano se sustenta no belcanto. Sua voz consegue a agilidade nas difíceis coloraturas, despeja potência e técnica, mas chega desgastada no final. Os demais solistas se garantem, todos cantam e atuam , isso é ópera moderna.  As duas versões mostram a evolução da ópera. De montagem tradicional a leitura moderna. De encenação básica a uma visão, uma forma de contar a história, uma provocação. Todos os aspectos referentes a produção evoluíram. Cenários, figurinos, luz, cores, movimentação de coro, gravação, direção de cenas e etc. Ganhou a ópera, que avançou no tempo, se modernizou buscando renovar seu público. Gravações do século XXI são pensadas para o vídeo. Mas nem tudo é perfeito, as vozes de outrora eram superiores às atuais.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Sutherland is indeed still "Stupenda"
  

*by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2010*

Though I was scepticle, I must agree with previous reviewers that after seeing/hearing this DVD of a favorite opera, "Anna Bolena", Ms Sutherland was still "La Stupenda". Yes there were transpositions and yes there were cuts but she has given us a great performance to enjoy and cherish. She was a big horsey woman who was never a beauty but that face can convey pathos, charm, innocent happiness and deep dispair. And the voice was still right on pitch, accurate on inflexion and nuance. WOW she was still in top form. We are truly fortunate to have this document to remember one of the truly great singers of this or any age. The production is lush and regal; quite worthy of Henry Tudor's court. And the Henry of James Morris is also worthy of that court. His is a headstrong, impetuious and very virile performance of a role that too often is unnoticed. His great Woton years were just begining and his voice and being truly became the part of Henry.The opera itself is such a great achievement one cannot understand that after it ill-fated first performances in the 1830s (New Orleans 1839 the last) it was not done again until 1957 with Callas. In my opera books of the 1950s it's not even mentioned. Fortunately I was able to see Sills in a couple performances and she truly invaded the part. Both Sills and Sutherland were skilled interpreters of this gloriuous role and I hope to see many more performances of this beautiful opera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    100% traditional, 100% enjoyable, true opera experience
  

*by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2014*

EXCELLENT Sutherland!  Rather than being 'slightly' past her vocal prime, as so many reviewers relish pointing out ... I would say this is from the stage of her career where she is ENUNCIATING clearly (something she did NOT do so well in the good old bad old days).Unhesitatingly recommended, this is one of the best opera DVDs I've ever experienced, a true joy.  No eurotrash and no lip-synching here, just a great dramatic and musical stage experience.  Audio is recorded at a slightly lower than average level, so just turn the volume and bass up a little, sit back and enjoy :)

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