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Richard Strauss: Daphne [2006]

Staring: June Anderson, Stefano Ferrari, Daniel Lewis Williams, Roberto Saccà, Scott MacAllister
Director: Tiziano Mancini
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Product Details
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0675754948528
Format: AC-3, Classical, Closed-captioned, Colour, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, PAL
Label: Dynamic Italy
Manufacturer: Dynamic Italy
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Dynamic Italy
Release Date: 2006-10-31
Running Time: 114
Studio: Dynamic Italy
Theatrical Release Date: 2006

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Customer Reviews

Glorious Daphne - a neglected masterpiece, 2008-12-22
I disagree passionately with William Mann's lukewarm description of Daphne as merely 'enjoyable'. The story is a Greek myth as is the idea that it is not enhanced by seeing it staged. If you are looking for blood and thunder head for Italy with Tosca et al. The action is more subtle and measured here. The god Apollo lusts after the beautiful mortal maiden Daphne. She has no real interest in men including the innocently besotted fellow mortal Leukippos. She feels more empathy with nature. After rejection, the furious god slays the gentle Leukippos. In a fit of remorse Apollo grants Daphne's request that she become one with nature by becoming a tree,with roots in the rich soil (the resultant bush is called Daphne to this day). The final transformation scene is heartbreakingly beautiful and much of this unjustly neglected opera contains glowing music worthy of Rosenkavalier itself.Put away the crosswords and Sudokus and immerse yourself in this glorious work, Chances to see it staged are rare. Highly recommended. Don't miss this one. The mature Strauss at his very best.

Lovely to listen to, but ......................., 2008-05-15
If you have a recording of this work, I wouldn't necessarily recommend you buy this dvd. After watching it I read William Mann's summary from his excellent work "Richard Strauss, a critical study of the operas". He hits every nail on the head, in particular when he says, "Daphne is an enjoyable opera to listen to, rather more tedious to watch." I can't see where this performance could be improved. June Anderson is in excellent voice in the title role, likewise Scott MacAllister as Apollo and Roberto Sacca as Leukippos. For once, Straussian tenor roles don't leave you sweating in sympathy. Their acting isn't scintillating, but then nobody's is in this opera because there isn't much to do. In particular the first half drags. The second conjures up some dramatic tension, but that's relatively speaking. Any further slackening after the first fifty minutes and they might as well have turned the lights out. But in no way does that mean it isn't worth getting to know the work. It is full of beautiful music, typical Straussian fingerprints, brilliant orchestration. If you love his other operas, don't hesitate to get to know this one and aurally there is absolutely nothing wrong with this performance. It's just that you might prefer to do a crossword while you're listening.