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Summary: A delightful interpretation of a forgotten classic
Review: Gilbert and Sullivan are most well known for such comic opera gems as 'The Mikado', 'The Pirates of Penzance', and 'H.M.S. Pinafore'. 'The Sorcerer' is not one of their better-known works, presumably because its slow beginning tends to decrease general interest before the fun really begins. This was dealt with rather well by the Ambrosian Opera Company, which used plenty of colour and lots of bright voices to liven things up a bit until the turning point near the end of the first act. Visuals, as is the habit within this series, did tend to be exaggerated a tinge more than necessary, but it's arguable that this holds the interest of the uninitiated. Commendable performances were given by all, especially by Clive Revill (baritone) as the title character and Nuala Willis (contralto) as Lady Sangazure. Their duet in the second act is really quite a lot of fun to watch. I vote we bring this back on the market.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: Technically OK, but like all the videos in this series, it suffers from its removal from the theatre setting, being apparently made for TV. There is no live audience, and G & S doesn't seem to work without that.I enjoyed the performance of our local (amateur) Savoyards better than this.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: Technically OK, but like all the videos in this series, it suffers from its removal from the theatre setting, being apparently made for TV. There is no live audience, and G & S doesn't seem to work without that. I enjoyed the performance of our local (amateur) Savoyards better than this.
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