Richard Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier - Popp, Jones - Kleiber2*DVD9 - NTSC - 4:3 - All regions - PCM, DTS - 186min.
Subtitles: German/English/French/Spanish/Chinese
Deutsche Grammophon 073 4072 1, release 2005
Gwyneth Jones · Brigitte Fassbaender · Lucia Popp
Francisco Araiza · Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Bayerisches Staatsorchester · Carlos Kleiber
Staged and directed by Otto Schenk
What makes it so extraordinary is the sense of purpose and style that illuminates the entire undertaking. What makes it so memorable is the appreciation of ensemble values it reflects . . . The greatest asset of the Munich "Rosenkavalier," without question, is the conductor: Carlos Kleiber . . . His incredibly flexible "Rosenkavalier" surges and shimmers, makes magical rubato effects, builds to glorious if sparing climaxes, capitalizes on orchestral luxuriance, supports the singers with uncanny sensitivity, minimizes bombast while maximizing finesse, savors elegance and eloquence and sensuality. This is the work of a master. With Kleiber in the pit, it almost doesn't matter who is on the stage. Record Review / Martin Bernheimer, Los Angeles Times / 05. December 1980
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