Opera Australia - Les Huguenots (1990)
General exhibition
| Director: | Virginia Lumsden |
| Actors: | Joan Sutherland, Clifford Grant |
Les Huguenots is one of the grandest of grand operas, and in the 19th Century was known as The Night of the Seven Stars requiring, as it does, seven major artists in the leading roles.The drama of this magnificent production with its superb cast, the excitement and emotion of the festivities before and after the performance are all included in this DVD classic.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 128mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
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Jack
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What a fitting tribute to Dame Joan’s last performance. My first exposure to a Giacomo Meyerbeer opera, I’m now his proponent. His exciting music and song was absolutely outstanding and several vocal renderings equally so, namely the thrilling coloratura soprano page, Urbain, sung by Suzanne Johnston, Sutherland’s arias as the Queen of France, John Pringle as Nevers and Amanda Thane as Valentine. In addition, the conducting by Richard Bonynge and acting were consummate. No wonder this Grand Opera is seldom performed, the expense of a large cast, ornate sets and 16th century costuming must be enormous. The concluding homage to Sutherland was splendid, replete with standing ovations, oodles of confetti, and the diva’s encore.